A major gift from SEBI to the mutual fund industry! Registration will now be easier with just a single form..

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has simplified the process of launching a mutual fund by introducing a single, combined application form for registration. This move eliminates the existing multi-stage process that required separate applications for 'in-principle approval' and final registration. The new application form consolidates all essential information regarding the sponsor, ownership structure, financial strength, governance standards, compliance systems, and the proposed Asset Management Company (AMC), thereby making the approval process more streamlined and transparent.

This reform is expected to reduce paperwork, eliminate duplication, enhance regulatory efficiency, and expedite approvals for new entrants. By simplifying registration while maintaining rigorous compliance and investor protection standards, SEBI has taken a significant step towards improving the 'ease of doing business' in the mutual fund industry and encouraging greater participation in the sector.

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