TMI BlogCategorization and Rationalization of Mutual Fund SchemesX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... use c, an additional clause 'd' shall be added as follows: d. While preparing the single consolidated list of stocks, average full market capitalization of the previous six month of the stocks shall be considered. ii. In respect of sr. nos. 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of Section B of Annexure to the aforesaid circular, it is clarified that Macaulay duration shall be at portfolio level and accordingly, the column 'Type of Scheme (Uniform description of scheme)' of the respective scheme of the aforesaid sr. nos. is modified and shall be read as given below: 'An open ended XYZ scheme investing in instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between A to B years (please refer to page no.__) #.' # Please refer to the page numb ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Duration Fund respectively, the AMC shall be required to record the reasons for the same with adequate justification and maintain the same for inspection. The written justifications shall be placed before the Trustees in the subsequent Trustee meeting. Further, the Trustees shall also review the portfolio and report the same in their Half Yearly Trustee Report to SEBI. iv. Further, Corporate Bond Funds (Sr. No. 11 of Section B of the Annexure to the Circular) would be permitted to invest in AA+ and above rated instruments. Accordingly, the Credit Risk Fund (Sr. No. 12 of Section B of the Annexure to the Circular) would now be permitted to invest in AA and below rated instruments (excluding AA+ rated instruments). Thus, the scheme character ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... using swaps/ derivatives) 3. Mutual Funds are required to submit their proposals to SEBI after obtaining due approvals from their Trustees as early as possible but not later than December 15, 2017. 4. All other conditions specified in SEBI circular dated October 06, 2017 shall remain unchanged. 5. This circular is issued in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 11 (1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, read with the provision of Regulation 77 of SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market. Yours faithfully, DEENA VENU SARANGADHARAN Deputy General Manager Tel no.: 022-26449266 Email: ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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