As share of cash volumes in trading mix sees decline, it will result in moderation of profitability from core broking operations.
The new regulations will allow the insurers to charge an extra premium from policyholders who wish to buy riders with unit-linked insurance plans.
Market-linked products have been driving the growth of private insurers for some time now. But, the market volatility has forced the companies to re-think their strategies, reports Subrata Panda.
While three of the top five FPIs - Capital, Government of Singapore, and Vanguard - have seen their investment value more than triple, India's benchmark indices have risen just 70%.
In 5 years, the AMC has clocked a growth rate of 40% with its AUM up nearly 4 times.
'Investors need to find out how the FMP's assets are distributed and ensure the investments are in high-quality names.'
All covers have a war exclusion clause. For cargo, shipping, and aviation industries, war schemes are available.
MFs have benefited from a shift to financial assets from physical assets like real estate and gold.
About 24 fund houses saw a decline in their debt AUMs in the past one year.
'... Whether an incumbent is voted back or a coalition forms a new government except for a temporary disruption for a few weeks.'
'The years after the financial crisis of 2008 were tough for brokers as volumes dwindled and retail investors stayed away.'
There is polarisation among sectors with IT and healthcare receiving the lion's share of FPI money in the past two quarters.
Mahindra MF, which began operations in July 2016, is currently a bit-player and placed 31 among 42 fund houses, with assets under management of about Rs 4000 crore
After the IT giant declared a bonus, investors selling shares may have to shell out 4-5 times more tax
Sebi may allow mutual funds to make use of covered calls as part of their equity strategy.
The threshold for identification of BOs of FPIs on controlling ownership interest is 25 per cent in case of companies and 15 per cent in case of partnership firms
Singapore is slated to bring in Singapore Variable Capital Company, a new legal entity which can be used as a vehicle for investment. SVACC is expected to simplify the process of redemption for open-ended funds.
HDFC MF has had a history of stock options and gave additional ESOPs to key staff a few months ago
Singapore is the favoured destination as it has traditionally had a stable fund management regime; also, its tax treaty with India is similar to that of Mauritius
India has historically not had a strong compliance mechanism around insider trading. This is in stark contrast to developed countries.
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