The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering a proposal to allow private equity funds to own local asset management companies (AMCs), a move that will boost competition and mergers and acquisition activity in the space. The regulator is also examining whether to allow loss-making sponsors to invest in mutual fund businesses provided they fulfil the fit-and-proper criteria. This move could allow fintech companies to enter the asset management business, said analysts.
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