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90 days on, MFs line up NFOs as embargo lifts; a dozen schemes expected

Since April, the Rs 37-trillion MF industry has not rolled out a scheme due to delay in implementation of the new norms around pooling of investor funds that were to come into effect on April 1

Regulating insiders

Including mutual funds will be progressive

Debt MFs see Rs 92,248-cr outflow in June on uncertain macro environment

Mutual funds focused on investing in fixed-income securities witnessed a heavy outflow in June, driven by expectations around an increasing rate cycle, higher commodity prices and slowdown in growth

New accounts opened via SIPs slacken in June, discontinuity increases

Experts say recent returns are a huge factor impacting incremental inflows into the market

Some moderation in domestic flows cannot be ruled out: Rahul Singh

'Our investment strategy has been to stay balanced between growth and value, with higher interest rates likely to make markets much more valuation-conscious than in the past few years'

Sebi considers bringing MF transactions under insider trading ambit

The market regulator had sought public comments on whether the PIT Regulations need to be amended to also cover the MF industry.

WhiteOak Capital launches its maiden NFO; to open on July 12

WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund, the new entrant to the mutual fund space, on Thursday announced the launch of its first new fund offering WhiteOak Capital Flexi Cap Fund. It is an open-ended dynamic equity scheme investing across large, mid, and small-cap stocks. The New Fund Offering (NFO) will open on July 12 and close on July 26. The minimum investment that can be made in the fund is Rs 500, the fund house said in a statement. The key objective of the scheme is to generate long-term wealth for investors by investing across the market capitalisation spectrum. The fund aims to build an active, well-diversified portfolio, representing a cross-section of companies across major industries, economic sectors, and market cap segments. The exit load of 1 per cent on the New Asset Value (NAV) will be applicable only if the units are redeemed within one month from the date of allotment and 'nil' thereafter. Prateek Pant, Chief Business Officer of WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund, said the fund

Unkindest cut since 2020: mid, small-cap cut-off drops to its lowest

Amfi releases list of large, mid, and small-caps based on H1 stock price movement

Good time to invest in debt funds as portfolio yields rise, say experts

Opt for a mix of shorter-duration, target maturity, and dynamic bond funds

Mirae NBFC arm floats new product offering loans against MF holdings

Customers can avail instant loans of up to Rs 3 crore by pledging their equity and debt MF holdings on a mobile app

Fund houses line up fixed maturity plans as bond yields continue to rise

The yield on the 10-year government security on Friday ended at 7.42 per cent

Edelweiss MF dismiss report of business sale, term reports as 'baseless'

We remain excited about the prospects of this business and remain committed to investing in its growth, said Edelweiss MF CEO

Avoid sector, thematic funds; stick to diversified equity offerings

Among sector/thematic funds, technology funds are on average down 23.4 per cent year-to-date

Sebi permits FPIs to deal in exchange-traded commodity derivatives

The regulator has also prescribed a working group to examine whether measures towards any additional risk management are required to be prescribed for FPIs

Sebi lets FPIs to participate in exchange-traded commodity derivatives mkt

At its board meeting, the watchdog also cleared amendments to regulations governing mutual funds and portfolio managers.

Sebi board may clear decks for FPI entry into commodity derivatives segment

The long-awaited move is aimed at boosting liquidity and efficiency at domestic commodity bourses, even as concerns remain if this would make markets more volatile

AMCs prepare to launch new schemes from July as Sebi restriction nears end

Asset management companies are gearing up to launch new mutual fund schemes from July as capital markets regulator Sebi's ban on the introduction of new fund offerings nears its end

Five months on, some mutual funds reopen subscription to global funds

Edelweiss AMC on Monday said it has revoked the temporary suspension in seven of its international offerings with effect from June 21

Sebi allows mutual funds to resume investing in international stocks

Capital markets regulator Sebi has permitted mutual funds to again invest in foreign stocks within the aggregate mandated limit of $7 billion for the industry

One-year returns for 75% equity funds now negative as market drags

International funds have given negative returns of 17% in the last one year, while pharma and banking funds are down by 12.5% and 8.1% respectively