Fund managers of AIFs must now pass the NISM Series-XIX-C: Alternative Investment Fund Managers Certification Examination to be eligible to run such funds, according to a new regulation. At least one key personnel from the investment team must be certified, and this certification must be renewed every three years.
The new rule eliminates the five-year experience requirement, which was seen as subjective and problematic. This change aims to facilitate skill-based approvals and objectivity in fund manager eligibility.
Fund managers must also have relevant professional qualifications or a CFA charter. This regulation was approved by SEBI to enhance transparency and competence in managing AIFs.
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The MSCI indices review on May 15 is expected to increase India’s stock count in the MSCI Standard and Emerging Market indices from 136 to around 150, potentially attracting $2 billion in inflows.
India’s weight in the MSCI Emerging Market Index is near 18% and may exceed 20% by late 2024, driven by standardised foreign ownership limits, strong midcap performance, and weaker performance by other EMs like China.