Overnight funds: Ideal for systematic transfer plans of risk-averse investors
All types of debt funds are available for systematic transfer plans as a temporary parking space. But low duration and short-term bond funds can, sometimes, come with credit risks
by Moneycontrol Oct 29, 2020
Sebi RIA norms: Some mutual fund advisors brace for business disruptions
The recent Amfi diktat of separating advisory and distribution business is a talking point in mutual fund industry, but some advisors say what nobody is speaking about is how the new certification norms will disrupt business continuity in several cases.
by The Economic Times Oct 29, 2020
SBI Life delivers on growth, while ICICI PruLife wins in profitability
SBI Life’s term plans are flying off the shelves faster than peers. Analysts say this augurs well for growth outlook
by Mint Oct 28, 2020
'Passive mutual funds are the right way to go for new retail investors': Sundeep Sikka
Passive investing trusts that the markets behave rationally, and the benchmark indices built upon the back-tested scientific methodologies generate the returns reflective of the market conditions.
by Mint Oct 28, 2020
The insurance regulator’s 70's mindset is not serving the purpose in 2020
Irdai is trying to make changes in customer interest, but they just don’t go far enough
by Mint Oct 28, 2020
Another top mutual fund house all set to go public
The fund house, a joint venture between the Aditya Birla Capital and Sun Life, has met about half a dozen local and global investment banks that are currently pursuing feasibility study of the proposed share sale, multiple sources with knowledge of the matter told ET.
by The Economic Times Oct 28, 2020
What AMC bosses did during the lockdown
The lockdowns imposed around the country gave many the opportunity to reflect, try new things and revisit old hobbies. AMC chiefs share their learnings
by Value Research Oct 28, 2020
SBI Life Insurance's net profit more than doubles to Rs 299 crore
In the first half of the financial year (FY21), net profit of the insurer was up 38 per cent to Rs 690 crore over the same period a year ago
by BS Oct 27, 2020
The pandemic changes real-estate attitudes
Willy nilly, it looks like the pandemic will bring about an accidental reform in Indian real estate
by Value Research Oct 27, 2020
Evaluating managers
Evaluating the competence of management is a key area of stock analysis. The following points can help
by Value Research Oct 27, 2020
What makes managing debt funds a challenge for mutual funds industry
In the last couple of decades, the regulator has had to constantly tinker with the guidelines but new problems have cropped up every few years
by BS Oct 27, 2020
MFs ask Sebi to relax cap on foreign investments
The overseas investment limit for an asset management firm is currently $300 million
by Mint Oct 27, 2020
Is there an appetite for niche mutual fund products among retail investors?
In recent times, niche or theme-based equity products based on themes such as multi-asset, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) based on smart-beta strategy, Environment Social Governance (ESG) and special situations have been launched.
by The Economic Times Oct 26, 2020
Franklin Templeton MF likely to move Supreme Court over HC order
While the court has upheld the decision taken by the trustees to wind-up the schemes, the consent of the unitholders will be required under regulation 18(15)(c) to operationalise the decision
by Business Standard Oct 26, 2020
It's time to shift back to value stocks and bet on cyclical plays
Until US elections, avoid fresh longs in any market , says Ajay Bagga
by The Economic Times Oct 26, 2020