1. STRUCTURE – RELIANCE MUTUAL FUND By Gagan Pareek Parvez Rangwala Sainatth Wagh 1/1/2010 Welingkar Inst of Management and Development 1
2. Mutual Fund ? “A mutual fund is a company that pools money from many investors and invests the money in stocks, bonds, short-term money-market instruments, other securities or assets, or some combination of these investments. The combined holdings the mutual fund owns are known as its portfolio. Each share represents an investor's proportionate ownership of the fund's holdings and the income those holdings generate “
7. 14 years of extensive market experience, 35 schemes combined with a strong performance track record.
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10. Trustee Reliance Capital Trustee Co. Limited (RCTC), a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, has been appointed as the Trustee to the Fund vide the Trust Deed dated April 25, 1995 executed between the Sponsor and the Trustee. For Eg: OD says that RCTC has been appointed as the Trustee to “Reliance India Power Fund”, a Venture Capital Fund registered with the SEBI vide registration number IN/VCF/05-06/062 dated June 16, 2005 An application has also been filed for registration of “Reliance Venture Capital Fund” with SEBI. 1/1/2010 Welingkar Inst of Management and Development 6 AMC
25. Role of AMC Transparency Liquidity Flexibility Decision Making Valuation Drafting of Structure of Scheme
26. CEO of AMC ensures fund complies with SEBI norms and investments made are in norms of Fund objectives as in OD Investment decisions made in interest of unit holders. Fund Managers ensure that investments are made in the interest of Unit holders and as per the norms and objectives of FOD AMC shall not utilize the services of Sponsor for purchase of new securities AMC reports data to both SEBI and Trustees. The RCAM shall not invest in any of its schemes unless full disclosure of its intention to invest has been made in the offer documents Decision are taken by team comprising of Fund Managers Investment Committee Based on Research Report Market Intelligence Analysis of Macro and Micro economic indicators Market Trends 1/1/2010 Welingkar Inst of Management and Development 10 Duties and Obligations of the AMC
27. a) RCAM will be responsible for making, floating, issuing Schemes for the Trust after approval of the same by the Trustees and SEBI as well as investing and managing the funds mobilized under various Schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed and SEBI Regulations. b) RCAM must disclose the basis of calculating the repurchase/redemption price and Net Asset Value of the various Schemes of the Fund to the investors, at such intervals as may be specified by SEBI and/or the Trustees and in accordance with the SEBI Regulations. c) RCAM must maintain books and records about the operation of various Schemes of the Fund to ensure compliance with the Regulations and guidelines for Mutual Funds as may be issued by SEBI from time to time, and shall submit a Scheme wise quarterly report on functioning of the Fund to the Trustee or at such intervals and in such manner as may be required or called for by the Trustee or SEBI. d) RCAM shall exercise all due diligence and vigilance in carrying out its duties and in protecting the rights and interest of the unit holders. e) RCAM will at all times ensure that the Trust Fund is segregated from assets of RCAM and assets of any other funds for which RCAM is responsible. f) RCAM shall submit to the Trustee all information concerning the operation of the various Schemes of the Fund managed by RCAM at such intervals and in such manner as required by the Trustee to ensure that RCAM is complying with the provisions of the Trust Deed and SEBI Regulations. 1/1/2010 Welingkar Inst of Management and Development 11 IMA and Duties of RCAM
28. Trustee main duties before Fund Launch: Systems in place for its back office, dealing room and accounting Appointed all key personnel including fund manager(s) for the Scheme(s) and submitted their bio-data which shall contain the educational qualifications, past experience in the securities market to SEBI, within 15 days of their appointment; (iii) Appointed Auditors to audit its accounts; (iv) Appointed a Compliance Officer to comply with regulatory requirement and to redress investor grievances; (v) Appointed Registrars and laid down parameters for their supervision; (vi) Prepared a compliance manual and designed internal control mechanisms including internal audit systems; and (vii) Specified norms for empanelment of brokers and marketing agents. The Trustees shall obtain the consent of the unit holders of the Scheme: (i) Whenever required to do so by SEBI in the interest of the unit holders; (ii) Whenever required to do so, on the requisition made by three-fourths of the unit holders of any Scheme under the Mutual Fund; (iii) When the majority of the Trustees decide to wind up the Scheme or prematurely redeem the Units 1/1/2010 Welingkar Inst of Management and Development 12 Duties and Obligations of the Trustees
29. Trust Deed Right to Obtain Information from AMC Monitors broker and AMC transactions Ensures AMC works as per SEBI regulations, 1996 Informs SEBI for 1 Lac Plus transactions Informs Unit holders and SEBI for change in structure and load if situation demands change Unit holders are given a option to Exit Change is advertised in Leading Newspaper Periodically review service contracts like Custodian documents Periodically Review Customer Complaints and Review. Appoint Statutory Auditors and have one Independent Director Due Diligence Signs the IMA with the AMC Keeps a check on Vacant Positions and nominates individual. Prescribe and adhere to a code of ethics by the Trustees, Asset Management Company and its personnel. 1/1/2010 Welingkar Inst of Management and Development 13 Duties and Obligations of the Trustees
30. The Custodian Trustee has appointed Deutsche Bank as Custodian Duties of Custodian: Provide post-trading and custodial services to the Mutual Fund; Keep securities and other instruments belonging to the Scheme in safe custody; Ensure smooth inflow/outflow of securities and such other instruments as and when necessary, in the best interests of the unit holders Be responsible for loss of or damage to the securities due to negligence on its part or on the part of its approved agents. The Custodian will charge the Mutual Fund, portfolio fee, transaction fee and out-of -pocket expenses in accordance with the terms of the Custody Agreement and as per any modification made thereof from time to time.
38. The Registrar is responsible for carrying out diligently the functions of a Registrarand Transfer Agent and will be paid fees as set out in the agreement entered into with it and as per any modification made thereof from time to time.
39. Fees 1/1/2010 Welingkar Inst of Management and Development 16 AMC Fees : In terms of the Investment Management Agreement and the Regulations, the AMC is entitled to a management and advisory fee at the rate of 1.25% of the average daily net assets for net assets up to Rs.100 crore and at the rate of 1.00% for the net assets in excess of Rs.100 crore. For Schemes launched on a No- Load basis, the AMC is entitled to collect and additional management fee of up to 1% of the average net assets outstanding in each financial year and the total management fee shall not exceed the limit stated under the Regulation 52(6) of SEBI. Trust Fees: Pursuant to the Trust Deed constituting the Fund, the Fund is authorized to pay the Trustee, a fee for their services, in addition to the reimbursement of all costs, charges and expenses, sum computed at the rate of 0.05% of the amount, being the aggregate of the Trust Fund and Unit Capital of all the Schemes put together on 1st April each year or a sum of Rs.5 Lacs, which ever is lower or such other sum as may be agreed upon between the Settler and the Trustee from time to time. The Trustee may charge further fees as permitted from time to time under the Trust Deed and the Regulations.
40. Sponsor Loss Protection RCL contributes Rupees One Lac as the initial contribution to the corpus for the setting up of the Mutual Fund. RCL is responsible for discharging its functions and responsibilities towards the Fund in accordance with the SEBI Regulations. The Sponsor is not responsible or liable for any loss resulting from the operation of the Scheme beyond the contribution of an amount of Rupees one lakh made by them towards the initial corpus for setting up the Fund and such other accretions and additions to the corpus
41. Duties and Obligations of Investor Study of Offer Document In case of dividend declaration, investors have a right to receive the dividend within 30 days of declaration On redemption request by investors, the AMC must dispatch the redemption proceeds within 10 working days of the request. Investors can obtain relevant information from the trustees and inspect documents like trust deed, investment management agreement, annual reports, offer documents, etc. They must receive audited annual reports within 6 months from the financial year end. Investors have a right to be informed about changes in the fundamental attributes of a scheme. Fundamental attributes include type of scheme, investment objectives and policies and terms of issue. Investors can approach the investor relations officer for grievance redressal
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43. MUTUAL FUND OPEARATION INVESTOR’S SERVICE PRODUCT DESIGN THE CHAIN OF OPERATION PRODUCT MARKETING FUND MANAGEMENT OUT SOURCING
Reliance Mutual Fund has been established as a Trust under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 withReliance Capital Limited, as the Settlor/Sponsor and Reliance Capital Trustee Co. Limited, as theTrustee. RMF has been registered with the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) videregistration number MF/022/95/1 dated June 30, 1995. The name of the Mutual Fund has beenchanged from Reliance Capital Mutual Fund to Reliance Mutual Fund effective March 11, 2004vide SEBI's letter no. IMD/PSP/4958/2004 date March 11, 2004. Reliance Mutual Fund wasformed to launch various schemes under which units are issued to the public with a view tocontribute to the capital market and to provide investors the opportunities to make investments indiversified securitiesReliance Capital Asset Management Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance CapitalLimited, the sponsor. The entire paid-up capital (100%) of Reliance Capital Asset ManagementLimited is held by Reliance Capital Limited.Reliance Mutual Fund (RMF) has been sponsored by Reliance Capital Ltd. (RCL). RelianceCapital Ltd is a part of the Reliance - Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. Reliance Capital is one ofIndia’s leading and fastest growing private sector financial services companies, and ranks amongthe top 3 private sector financial services and banking companies, in terms of net worth. RelianceCapital has interests in asset management and mutual funds, life and general insurance, privateequity and proprietary investments, stock broking and other activities in financial services
Under Transparency The AMC will calculate and disclose the first NAV not later than 30 days from the closureof New Fund Offer Period. Subsequently, the NAV will be calculated and disclosed at theclose of every Working Day which shall be published in at least two daily newspapersand also uploaded on the AMFI site and Reliance Mutual Fund site i.e.www.reliancemutual.com.• Publication of Abridged Half-yearly Unaudited Financial Results in the newspapers or asmay be prescribed under the Regulations from time to time.• Communication of Portfolio on a half-yearly basis to the Unit holders directly or throughthe Publications or as may be prescribed under the Regulations from time to time.• Despatch of the Annual Reports of the respective Schemes within the stipulated periodas required under the RegulationsUnder LiquidityLiquidity: The Scheme will offer for Subscription/ Switch-in and Redemption / Switch-out ofUnits on every Working Day on an ongoing basis, commencing not later than 30 days from theclosure of New Fund Offer Period.As per SEBI Regulations, the Mutual Fund shall despatch redemption proceeds within 10Working Days of receiving a valid Redemption request. A penal interest of 15% or such other rateas may be prescribed by SEBI from time to time, will be paid in case the redemption proceeds arenot made within 10 Working Days of the date of receipt of a valid redemption request. However,under normal circumstances, the Mutual Fund will endeavor to despatch the Redemption chequewithin 3 - 4 Working Days from the acceptance of a valid redemption request.Flexibility: Unit holders will have the flexibility to alter the allocation of their investmentsamong the scheme(s) offered by the Mutual Fund, in order to suit their changing investmentneeds, by easily switching between the scheme(s) / plans of the Mutual Fund.7. Repatriation: Full Repatriation benefits would be available to NRIs/FIIs subject toapplicable conditions/regulations.Valuation and Decision Making : Speak about Equity Analyst and purchasing I,e Fund Manager
As per the Trust Deed between AMC and Trustee has several duties and obligations