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It is said that, “Education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it is about exploring the depths of our own potential.”
Cafemutual, on completion of its 14 years in the industry in December 2024, is doing a series of articles covering 14 MFDs across the country. The series focuses on capturing their views on how Cafemutual has been helping them grow their business.
Kolkata MFD Saibal Biswas
Saibal believes that learning is a continuous process and it can help MFDs do justice to their clients. Here is how he finds Cafemutual relevant:
- Provides much needed information on financial products be it mutual funds, insurance, AIFs and PMS
- Filters out unnecessary information and caters to the specific needs of distributors
- Coverage on mutual funds gives a more clear and broader picture of the market conditions
- Makes data understandable and workable
Kota MFD Pankaj Ladha
Pankaj is one of the highest individual SIP distributors in India. Pankaj says that like every business, the MF industry also revolves around knowledge and information. Here is what he likes about Cafemutual:
- Events held by cafemutual are important to learn about the best practices in the distribution business
- Constantly helps MFDs in improving their business models
- Creates knowledgeable MFDs which can give more confidence
- Complex subjects are explained in easy to understand language and insightful data analysis provides clarity on several issues
Mumbai MFD Shaili Shah
Shaili says that the information about the mutual fund industry is not easily available even to the MFDs. This makes the information dissemination and educational platforms like Cafemutual very important for the growth of the industry.
- Awareness about the industry helps MFDs answer client questions in a satisfying manner
- Helps in dealing with the doubts and insecurities of investors
- Makes us understand the financial health of the fund houses
- Provides opportunities of peer-to-peer learning
- Easy access to news articles and recent developments around the industry in a crisp format
Chennai MFD Chokkalingam Palaniappan
- Chokkalingam says that knowledge platforms like Cafemutual can help MFDs seek specific knowledge that can help them in growing their business. To the point and exact data that help MFDs in providing better services to their client
- Keeps MFDs updated with the recent developments
- Provides regular information about new fund launches, their risks and opportunities
- Interviews with industry players provide a broader perspective of the industry.
