Ombudsman for MF industry is still a while away!
Jayshree Pyasi reports that while the IFAs welcome this proposal, it will take some more time for the creation of an ombudsman body.
by jayshree Jul 11, 2011
AMFI may tweak trail commission rule
The industry body will decide whether new distributor gets the trail if the existing distributor voluntarily opts out of MF distribution business
by Ravi Samalad Jul 11, 2011
Caution prevails – Market commentary – July 11, 2011
As expected, the Indian markets remained range-bound in the week of July 4-8. Swapnil Suvarna feels that the market will be more volatile this week.
by Swapnil Jul 10, 2011
KAMFA aims to be the voice of the entire IFA fraternity in Karnataka
By a sheer coincidence, KAMFA was officially set up in 2009 just three days after the ban of entry load came in to effect though the preparatory work had started two years earlier. Gurusimha, President shares his vision for KAMFA with Cafemutual
by Ravi Samalad Jul 10, 2011
Gold ETFs rake in the moolah, shows AMFI data
Gold ETFs, equity and income fund NFOs do well, shows AMFI data
by Team Cafemutual Jul 9, 2011
Short-term bond funds outperform equity funds in the first half of 2011: Morningstar
Short term bonds deliver average of 4.1 per cent while large-cap and small-/mid-cap funds category lose 7.9 per cent
by Team Cafemutual Jul 9, 2011
The mid-cap fund category outshines large cap fund category
Generally, mid-cap equities offer good returns during a bull run but during a correction, these equities are the first to fall. But how have the mid cap funds faired in the recent volatile phase? Swapnil Suvarna takes a look and finds 72 per cent of mid-cap funds were outperformers against 34 per cent in the large cap fund category.
by Swapnil Jul 7, 2011
JP Morgan India Active Bond Fund exit load increased
JP Morgan increases exit load in Active Bond Fund to 0.50% from 0.25%
by Team Cafemutual Jul 7, 2011
SOFP is honing the skills of financial planners
Society of Financial Planners is the sole pan India group of Certified Financial Planners registered in India. Jayant Vidwans, one of the founding members & the President talks about the activities of SOFP with Cafemutual
by Ravi Samalad Jul 7, 2011
DSP BR allows SIP though debit card
Besides making lump sum payments, DSP BR investors can opt to use debit card for SIPs
by Team Cafemutual Jul 6, 2011
AMFI as a SRO should have more broad based participation, feel IFAs
If AMFI turns into a SRO, it should have fair representation from all stakeholders in the industry
by Pallabika Jul 6, 2011
RBI extends the period for banks to reduce their investments in debt funds
Earlier RBI had given banks deadline till October to cap their investment in liquid schemes to 10 per cent
by Team Cafemutual Jul 6, 2011
SBI Bluechip Fund fails the ‘bluechip’ test
Swapnil Suvarna advises you to stay away from the fund as too many wrong bets have taken a heavy toll on fund performance
by Swapnil Jul 5, 2011
BNP Paribas to merge three equity schemes
BNP Paribas Mutual Fund announces merger of Opportunities Fund, Sustainable Development Fund & China-India Fund
by Team Cafemutual Jul 5, 2011
ICICI Prudential Short Term Plan exit load increased
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund increases exit load in Short Term Plan to 0.50% from 0.25%
by Team Cafemutual Jul 5, 2011