Page 4 - Latest Updates on Mutual Fund
Sebi asks MFs to shield smallcap investor interest amid spike in volatility
Fund houses asked to consider placing caps on investment, prevent first mover advantage
 "Sebi asks MFs to shield smallcap investor interest amid spike in volatility")
Edelweiss Aggressive Hybrid Fund: Trailblazer in performance, asset growth
The fund aims to provide capital growth and current income through a portfolio invested predominantly in equities, with a balance in debt and money market securities
 "Edelweiss Aggressive Hybrid Fund: Trailblazer in performance, asset growth")
Mutual funds make a dash for hybrid funds before financial year ends
PPFAS, Quantum, Mahindra Manulife among those to launch new products
LIC MF chalks out growth path, aims for Rs 1 trillion AUM by 2026
With new CEO at helm, fund house to focus on performance, distribution reach
 "LIC MF chalks out growth path, aims for Rs 1 trillion AUM by 2026")
Sebi bats for higher flexibility in mutual funds, direct equity nominations
Proposes to give greater control to investors in terms of changes, additional inputs
 "Sebi bats for higher flexibility in mutual funds, direct equity nominations")
Mutual fund exposure to corporate bonds nearly flat in five years
Fund managers' preference for sovereign bonds in the recent past has also impacted MFs' corporate bond investments
 "Mutual fund exposure to corporate bonds nearly flat in five years")
Upbeat on debt market amid rate cut hopes, index inclusion: Mihir Vora
Vora says investors should look at longer duration to benefit from the decline in interest rates
 "Upbeat on debt market amid rate cut hopes, index inclusion: Mihir Vora")
Where to invest money in India? Top 5 investment options in 2024
Are you planning to invest in 2024 to protect yourself when the world is facing a recession? If yes, here are the top 5 investment options in 2024
 "Where to invest money in India? Top 5 investment options in 2024")
Equity euphoria triggered 15 million SIP additions last year, shows data
Elevated MF returns, preference for SIPs led to net additions of 15 mn accounts
 "Equity euphoria triggered 15 million SIP additions last year, shows data")
Amid bull run, mutual fund assets soared 22% in December quarter
Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India shows that the industry's average AUM for Q4CY23 was Rs 49.2 trillion, up from Rs 40.3 trillion in the same period of CY22
 "Amid bull run, mutual fund assets soared 22% in December quarter")
Better risk-reward, FPI flows augur well for LargeCap MFs in 2024: Analysts
Valuation is comfortable for large-caps, but there is little margin of safety in the broader market categories, analysts said
Year ender 2023: 10 important regulatory changes that took place in India
2023 was a busy year for regulators like the Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Here are the 10 key changes on the regulatory front
 "Year ender 2023: 10 important regulatory changes that took place in India")
Children's fund: Lock-in is useful if you tend to exit amid high volatility
Before investing, understand the fund's portfolio composition, and whether it suits your risk appetite and horizon
 "Children's fund: Lock-in is useful if you tend to exit amid high volatility")
Index funds by life insurers vs mutual funds: What's a better deal
To invest in a small-cap index fund of a life insurance company, a customer will need to invest in a ULIP
 "Index funds by life insurers vs mutual funds: What's a better deal")
Net inflows in equity schemes rebounded to Rs 20K crore in October
The net inflows were also supported by the surge in investments coming through the systematic investment plan (SIP) route
Queue for MF licences thins amid quick Sebi approval, withdrawals
At the end of September, the regulator had only 2 pending applications
BS BFSI Summit: Rs 50 trn MF AUM is just tip of the iceberg, say experts
At the end of September 2023, the industry AUM stood at Rs 47.8 trillion
 "BS BFSI Summit: Rs 50 trn MF AUM is just tip of the iceberg, say experts")
BS BFSI Summit: From D P Singh to Swarup Mohanty, meet mutual fund CEOs
Mutual Fund CEOs Panel's theme on October 30: How to speed AUM growth from India to Bharat?
 "BS BFSI Summit: From D P Singh to Swarup Mohanty, meet mutual fund CEOs")
BS BFSI Summit: From S Naren to Sailesh Raj Bhan, meet mutual fund CIOs
Mutual Fund CIOs Panel's theme on October 30: Will global slowdown and 2024 general elections weigh on Indian markets?
 "BS BFSI Summit: From S Naren to Sailesh Raj Bhan, meet mutual fund CIOs")
Sebi speeds up NFO approval process; move comes as boost for newer players
Industry players said the pendency of applications has reduced drastically compared to last year. In several cases, NFOs have managed to obtain regulatory clearances in less than a month
 "Sebi speeds up NFO approval process; move comes as boost for newer players")
