INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND IEPF
Quant Mutual Fund investors withdraw Rs 1,400 crore in 3 days. Should you stop fresh investments, SIPs?
The client withdrawals are among the first indicators of the probe’s impact. The Securities and Exchange Board of India is reviewing alleged front-running trades by Quant Mutual Fund employees, Bloomberg News reported earlier this week, citing people familiar with the matter.
Indian Oil to transfer unclaimed shares of investors to govt fund by this date: How to check if your name is on the list
If you haven't claimed dividends on Indian Oil shares for seven consecutive years or more, the shares will be moved to a government fund. Here is how to check if your name is on the list
Hold your horses, Morningstar tells Quant MF investors rushing for the exit door
Quant Mutual Fund's net asset values experienced a slight dip on Monday, with the Quant PSU Fund seeing the largest decrease of up to 1.09%. Small-cap and mid-cap funds also saw minor decreases of 0.66% and 0.94%, respectively.
Saving for child's education: Market volatility, inflation pose serious risks to investments. Find out how to keep them safe
Market volatility and inflation can pose serious risks to the investments set aside for your child's education. It's important to consider strategies to safeguard these funds against potential financial downturns and rising costs.
What does a reduction in ticket size of corporate bonds to Rs 10,000 mean for retail investors
The key amendments introduced by Sebi are designed not only to lower the entry barriers for potential investors but also to enhance the overall efficiency and transparency of the bond market.
Women are taking stock: As more women enter the high-net-worth category, their investment choices are also changing
Deepika Gehani, the cofounder of Genesis Luxury, represents the trend of affluent Indian women shifting towards equity investments. Nupur Garg, founder of Winpe, shares a similar sentiment on increasing risk appetite with growing wealth. The survey by Waterfield Advisors highlights women's interest in equity investments, with a focus on financial literacy emphasized by Priti Rathi Gupta. Anuj Kapoor from JM Financial Services notes the active role of female UHNIs in wealth management, while Devna Shah and Suhasini Sampath provide insights on equity and real estate investments.
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Sebi issues financial disincentives guidelines for bourses, other MIIs for surveillance lapses
Sebi on Thursday came out with a framework on "financial disincentives" for stock exchanges and other market infrastructure institutions for their lapses in detecting abnormal or suspicious trading activities to safeguard the interest of retail investors.
Unclaimed shares moved to IEPF, a govt fund? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get back shares
Unclaimed shares: If you have found that your shares have been transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) then do not worry. You can get these shares back from the IEPF Authority by filling up the online IEPF-5 e-form. However before filing up thise-form you need to know certain important aspects like entitlement letter. Read here to know more.
Why Sebi’s regulatory ambit could boost India's crypto industry
Bringing cryptocurrency under SEBI's regulation could revolutionize India's crypto market. Leveraging SEBI's proven track record in market regulation, investor protection, and technological advancements can foster trust, stability, and growth while ensuring transparency and innovation.
I received Rs 18 lakh from sale of ancestral property. Where should I invest this money for the next 3-5 years?
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Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 39%
While it is always better to focus on what is happening to the individual stocks, there times it becomes “a must” before taking any decision. The reason, there is a possibility of greater divergence in how the broader market indices like Nifty and Sensex move and how the individual stocks and sector perform. A week before the election results, the way the market is panning out, it is clear that the street is working with the base case scenario of policy continuity. So, next we might see some sectors and stocks doing extremely well, while others may continue to be laggards. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Reliance to transfer unclaimed shares to govt fund by this date: Check if yours are in RIL's list
Reliance Industries shares: You RIL shares will be transferred to Invester Education Protection Fund (IEPF) if you do not claim them by a date as specified by Relaince Industries through its public notice dated May 24, 2024. Read here to know how to claim, who has to claim and which form to fill if such shares needs to be claimed.
Strong balance sheet & long runaway of sectoral growth: 5 largecap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 37%
When investing in any stocks, be it a large, small or medium cap there has to be one strong reason why one should invest in. It could be a strong balance sheet, strong brand, long runway of growth for the sector. Because if one of these are present in a company then the short term volatility in the market does not matter. They come and go and finally these stocks are able to deliver returns. Especially at a time when the index is forming a new high and sentiment all bullish, it is more important to stay cautious because however strong a bull run might be, it has phases of correction like the one we saw in March and as recently as last week. If one is staying with quality stocks, the probability of faster recovery when bulls are back is high. We look at 5 stocks from different places where either one or more of the three things are present.
MCA mulls faster transfer of old unclaimed shares to beneficiaries
The corporate affairs ministry is considering a faster method for transferring shares, dividends, and matured debentures in inactive accounts that have not been claimed for over seven years. The ministry plans to allow companies to settle claims after following due processes and obtaining IEPFA approval. The authority will transfer unclaimed papers to companies for refunds within 15 days.
Supreme Court's stance on public-private partnerships raises governance questions
The Supreme Court's recent recognition of the fundamental right to be free from adverse impacts of climate change highlights broader questions about democracy and governance. The court's involvement in cases regarding private property rights and environmental protection underscores the need for a balance between capitalist interests and human rights. Issues such as fair redistribution of wealth, access to public resources, and governance for the common good are central to these debates. Ultimately, achieving good governance requires active participation and consensus-building among all citizens.
New AI law to protect Indian publishers; Navi eyes $2 billion valuation
News publishers in India have been seeking changes to the information technology rules to ensure fair compensation for the use of their content by generative AI models. The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) grouping has sent a letter and made representations to the ministries of electronics and information technology, and information and broadcasting, seeking protection from likely copyright violations by AI models, ET reported in January.
Unclaimed shares? Grievances can be aired via video con soon
Among the fresh initiatives, the MCA will soon launch an integrated portal, as proposed in the budget for FY24, to enable investors to get back unclaimed dividends and shares quickly. The portal will have a search option that will allow people to check their unclaimed shares and dividends lying with the IEPFA. Subsequently, it could launch another option to process investors' claims through the portal.
Your shares will be shifted to this government fund if you don't do this for 7 consecutive years
If an individual has not claimed dividend given on shares held by him or her for seven consecutive years, then the company has to transfer those shares and the dividend money to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), which is managed by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). However, an individual can claim back those shares by following an online process.
Young India, women are missed opportunities. We have to start speaking their language: Radhika Gupta
Radhika Gupta says: "Young India is a little bit of a missed opportunity. And we have to start speaking the language of young India. I think women are a missed opportunity. Finance is still very technical. Most people's worry is how do I start? And we have to position mutual funds as simple problem solvers. Nobody wakes up thinking I want a flexi cap fund today. I want a large and mid cap fund. People do not know what these things mean."
For investors with slightly higher risk appetite: 4 smallcap stocks with upside potential of up to 41%
After a phase of correction the small cap stocks segment has been able once again inch upward. Lower oil prices, softer inflation numbers and of course the fact that money chases short term performance may be the reason. However, small caps are always the riskiest place to take espouse when it comes to equity. But it is also a space where if one is able to find the right stock at the right time, gains are much higher. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.
Facility of online payments to Sebi's investor protection fund becomes operational
The use of online only mode has been made mandatory and the facility is now active under the tab "click here to make payment to Sebi IPEF" on the regulator's website.
Unclaimed deposits of Rs 48,461 crore transferred to Depositor Education & Awareness Fund
ED has further informed that as on August 2, 2023, proceeds of crime of fugitive economic offenders, amounting to Rs 34,118.53 crore have been attached, out of which assets amounting to Rs 15,838.91 crore have been confiscated and assets amounting to Rs 15,113.02 crore have been restituted to the public sector banks, he said.
Sebi puts in place guidelines for Investor Protection Fund, Investor Services Fund
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued comprehensive guidelines for Investor Protection Fund (IPF) and Investor Services Fund maintained by stock exchanges and depositories. The guidelines cover the constitution and management of the IPF, contribution to IPF by exchanges as well as depositories, and utilization of IPF. In addition, SEBI has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) indicating the process and timelines for the declaration of default of a trading member, processing of investor claims out of IPF, and review of claims. The new guidelines will be effective from 29 June.
Awareness towards IEPF and reclaim process is very-very low: Sanjeev Bajaj, NISM
In order to claim the assets, rightful investor, rightful owner has to first of all establish the claim on that in the proper manner. He has to or she has to apply online with the IEPF authority.
Sebi notifies governance norms for REITs, InvITs similar to listed cos
As part of streamlining the provisions for REITs and InvITs, the regulator said the tenure of an auditor will be made till the conclusion of the fifth annual general meeting of unitholders, and a statutory auditor will undertake a limited audit of all the entities or companies whose accounts are to be consolidated
Sebi notifies governance norms for REITs, InvITs similar to listed cos
As part of streamlining the provisions for REITs and InvITs, the regulator said the tenure of an auditor will be made till the conclusion of the fifth annual general meeting of unitholders, and a statutory auditor will undertake a limited audit of all the entities or companies whose accounts are to be consolidated.
Corporate Affairs Ministry gets Rs 756 cr budgetary allocation
In 2022-23, the total allocation was initially at Rs 733.02 crore, and the same was sharply revised to Rs 630.36 crore, according to the Union Budget 2023-24 presented in Parliament on Wednesday.
Govt doubles deposit limit for Senior Citizen Savings Scheme to Rs 30 lakh
"The maximum deposit limit for Senior Citizen Savings Scheme will be enhanced from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh," the minister said in her 87-minute long speech.
Sebi disposes of show cause notice to two individuals in front-running case
It was also alleged that the unlawful gains that had accrued to the noticees as a result of their alleged front-running activity was to the tune of Rs 68.88 lakh and resulted in the violations of PFUTP rules, Sebi said in an order passed on Monday.
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