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SEBI proposes new MF-only portfolio management category
India's markets regulator SEBI has proposed a new Mutual Fund-only Portfolio Management Service (MF-PMS) category, allowing portfolio managers to exclusively manage investments in direct mutual fund plans, ETFs and specialised investment funds.…
The Story in Brief
India's markets regulator SEBI has proposed a new Mutual Fund-only Portfolio Management Service (MF-PMS) category, allowing portfolio managers to exclusively manage investments in direct mutual fund plans, ETFs and specialised investment funds. The draft framework targets investors with sizable mutual fund portfolios who seek professional asset allocation and rebalancing without making individual decisions.
The minimum investment threshold is set at Rs 25 lakh, lower than the Rs 50 lakh requirement for traditional PMS. Industry players have raised questions about the value addition over existing PMS routes and potential conflict-of-interest issues. The Association of Portfolio Managers in India is preparing its representation seeking clarifications on disclosures and client suitability before the framework is finalised.
The Indian Opinion
The usual hype around SEBI's proposals often misses the real trade-offs. While lowering the entry barrier to Rs 25 lakh sounds inclusive, investors will end up paying both the mutual fund expense ratio and the PMS management fee. That is a double layer of charges that could eat into returns. The real test will be whether this category actually delivers better risk-adjusted returns than a simple direct fund portfolio. Who is ready to pay extra just to outsource buying a few direct funds? The question is whether SEBI has created a genuine service or just another fee-collection machine.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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