AMFI allows distributors to earn trail commission on switched AUM

AMFI allows distributors to earn trail commission on switched AUM

In a best-practices circular released on Tuesday, the Association of Mutual Funds in (AMFI) India said distributors can now earn trail commission on assets under management (AUM) switched to them by investors. Previously, AMCs withheld this commission to discourage unhealthy competition among distributors. However, the industry body has stipulated a cooling-off period of six months. … Read more

Amfi writes to MFs about Sebi concern over froth in small, mid caps space

Amfi writes to MFs about Sebi concern over froth in small, mid caps space

Mumbai: Industry body Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) has asked mutual funds to put in place safeguards to protect the interests of all investors in mid- and small-cap funds. Amfi sent this letter after markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) raised concerns of “froth building up in small and midcap … Read more