Navigating SEBI Weekly Expiry Norms in Client Advisory

A regular client calls to inquire why their portfolio statement shows a change in available derivative instruments, specifically noting that certain weekly index options seem less accessible or restricted compared to...

Navigating Settlement Mechanics: Beyond the Clean Price

A common situation for a mutual fund distributor arises when a high-net-worth client reviews their contract note for a bond purchase and questions the variance between the quoted market price and the actual debit amount....

Navigating Settlement Realities in 91-Day T-Bill Futures

Consider a situation where a high-net-worth client, heavily invested in liquid mutual fund schemes, expresses interest in hedging their portfolio against short-term interest rate spikes. As a distributor, you suggest...

Navigating Settlement Risks: Physical vs. Cash in Interest Rate Futures

A common situation for an experienced distributor involves an HNI client holding a large portfolio of 10-year Government of India (GOI) bonds who is anxious about an impending interest rate hike. While you might...

Navigating Short-Term Rates: MIBOR and T-Bill Futures

A corporate client who manages a significant treasury corpus often asks why their liquid fund returns fluctuate despite short-term interest rates appearing stable. As a distributor, you must explain that while liquid...

Navigating Tax Compliance and GST Obligations for ARN Holders

A seasoned relationship manager often encounters a client asking why the commission paid to the distributor for managing a portfolio appears as a separate tax line item in their financial statements. In reality, the...

Navigating Tax Implications of Automated Mutual Fund Triggers

A regular client calls, excited about a 'trigger' feature they saw on the portal, aiming to automatically book profits in their equity fund once the NAV rises by 15 percent. While this feels like a brilliant piece of...

Navigating Tax Realities of Liquid Fund Returns for Clients

A corporate client approaches you seeking to deploy ₹50 lakh for a two-month period while awaiting a capital expenditure cycle. They prefer a liquid fund, expecting that the returns will be tax-efficient compared to a...

Navigating the Evolution of India’s Secondary Corporate Bond Market

A long-term HNI client, accustomed to the ease of liquidity in equity mutual funds, recently questioned why their corporate bond exposure often feels less 'visible' compared to their holdings in a Large Cap scheme. They...

Navigating the Fine Line Between Fiduciary Duty and Advisory Services

Consider a situation where a long-term client approaches you, asking to move their entire mutual fund portfolio into a high-risk SIF investment strategy they heard about at a social gathering. You are aware that this...