Sebi's new MF Lite framework will introduce relaxed eligibility criteria, a simplified approval process, and reduced disclosure requirements

Markets regulator Sebi's board on Monday cleared a proposal to introduce a new asset class for high-risk profile investors to bridge the gap between mutual funds and portfolio management services and

Existing asset management companies (AMCs) can also benefit, as they have the option to separate their passive schemes into a new entity under the MF Lite framework.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved a relaxed regulatory framework for entities launching only passive mutual fund schemes. The new 'MF Lite' regulations simplify eligibility criteria,

The framework will feature relaxed requirements around sponsor eligibility, including net worth, track record, and profitability, as well as changes to the responsibilities of trustees.

As per the consultation paper, the capital markets regulator noted that fund houses that choose not to offer actively managed schemes do not require the same level of oversight as those that do.

SEBI approves new asset class and passive mutual fund framework, defers F&O changes, and increases scrips for T+0 settlement.

India's markets regulator on Monday approved a new asset class, allowing investors to take higher risks through a regulated product. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said in a press statement that asset management companies can now offer riskier strategies,

Sebi said the new asset class is aimed to curtail the proliferation of unregistered and unauthorised investment schemes and entities, which assure unrealistic high returns and exploit investors’ expectations,

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