SEBI directs AMCs to provide an Option for filing Nomination or Opting out for Mutual Fund Units
Background:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide its circular dated June 15, 2022 has made it mandatory for all the AMCs to provide an option for subscribers of mutual fund units, either to file the nomination or a declaration to opt out the nomination, with effect from August 01, 2022.
All the existing Mutual Fund Unit Holders are required to ensure, either the submission of nomination or opt out on or before March 31, 2023, failing which the folios shall be frozen for debits.
For details, please refer to the SEBI Circular No.SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-IIDOF3/P/CIR/2022/82 dated June 15, 2022: https://www.sebi.gov.in/legal/circulars/jun-2022/nomination-for-mutual-fund-unit-holders_59743.html
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