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Sebi wants mutual funds to track emerging credit risks in exposures

Sources said the regulator wants MFs to rely less on rating agencies as they have been slow to react or flag credit risks in recent cases

Quant funds remove human bias but may not outperform during bull run

If you are looking to invest in mutual funds which hold good quality stocks and minimises the risk of losses in falling markets, Quant Funds could be a good option

RCap pledges 22% stake in Anil Ambani group's mutual funds arm RNAM

The pledging was done in favour of IDBI Trusteeship and Axis Trustee Services, who were acting on behalf of some of the creditors.

Mutual funds' exposure to corporate debt slips further, shows PRIME data

MF holding in CPs stood at Rs 3.7 trillion in June, as against Rs 4.3 trillion in May

Calculating long-term capital gains tricky, service providers can help

The government started imposing a 10 per cent long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on sale of listed stocks and equity mutual funds after one year from FY19

MFs differ with banks over DHFL resolution, may opt for the DRT route

A meeting is now scheduled between banks and MFs to find a path that can secure the interests of both sets of players

Good, bad and ugly of incentives by financial firms an investor must know

You need to be discerning enough to be able to protect your best interest

Investors should beware of high volatility in long-duration funds

Investors who wish to take a duration risk now should do so through dynamic bond funds rather than long-duration funds

Investors prefer 'safety' of large-cap schemes; redemptions down in June

According to fund managers, betting big on mid- and small-caps at this juncture can be fraught with risks

SBI MF, HDFC MF and ICICI MF gain the most in terms of absolute assets

Among the top three fund houses, SBI MF added another Rs 23,718 crore of assets

MF sales may dip as regulatory changes choke distributor commissions

Experts say distributors might re-look at viability of selling MF products in light of new changes

Street signs: Brokers up margin, KPR Agro IPO pull-out dulls mood, and more

The margin funding scene has been tough for the last few months due to corporate defaults and the liquidity crunch as a result of the crisis in the NBFC sector

Curbs laid down by Sebi could spell trouble for cash-strapped promoters

MFs' exposures to such entities can face refinancing risks

Sebi tightens norms for MFs, pledged shares to boost investor confidence

Market regulator says move aimed at restoring investor confidence

SEBI tightens rules for pledged shares, MFs to shield minority shareholders

Promoters of a company will have to disclose reasons for having pledged shares when combined pledges exceed 20% of the total share capital in a company or 50% of their total shareholding in the firm.

Sebi diktat to book expenses helps MFs pare distribution-related costs

Experts say some of the steps taken by Sebi in the past few months should lead to higher margins for the fund houses

Top mutual funds grab larger debt share after IL&FS crisis, say experts

According to experts, larger fund houses are drawing the bulk of the flows coming into the liquid schemes, which is driving this growth

MFs seek Sebi approval for passive funds to tap into flows from smaller PFs

Move to help them tap into provident fund flows; ETFs, index funds could corner higher AUM if the markets stay weak

Goal-based apps suit investors, but do your homework before following tips

Before you use any goal-based investing platform, ensure that you understand the basics of mutual fund investment

India Inc presses fund houses for more AAA-rated firms in portfolios

Corporates are putting more checks and balances in place before committing monies to debt schemes