............................................................................................................................. Description This is a simple and reader-friendly book on an otherwise difficult topic. It demystifies the complex subject of 'mutual fund1 in a systematic, step-by-step manner. The growing tribe of mutual fund investors, who have been trying unsuccessfully to grasp the nuances of mutual fund schemes, will find this book a ready help. The topic-wise cataloguing of SEBI circulars will help employees of asset management companies and intermediaries as a reference source. The second part of the book with a rich question bank of 500 entries gives immediate opportunity to the readers to check their understanding of the subject. Those who intend to take professional examinations will find the book very useful. ............................................................................................................................. Contents Part - I Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Regulatory framework Chapter 3. Schemes & Their Classification Chapter 4. The Offer Document Chapter 5. The Universe of Investment Instruments Chapter 6. Import Regulatory Restrictions Chapter 7. Measuring Returns from a Scheme Chapter 8. Overall Performance of a Scheme Chapter 9. Investment Planning and Investment Advisors Chapter 10. Mutual Fund Industry in India Appendix Subject wise headlines of amendments to SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations 1996 Part - II Question Bank Answers Reference ............................................................................................................................. Author Details Dr Sudip Kar Purkayastha PhD., MBA, CAIIB, Diploma in Bank] Management, PG Diploma in Financial Management has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry both as an insider and consultant. This includes exposure in various facets of retail, commercial and investment banking. Dr Kar Purkayastha was the founder-editor of The Indian Journal of Bank Marketing, a pioneering initiative in financial journalism, which was warmly welcomed by the banking industry. A recipient of the first prize of an 'All India case study competition’ held by the National Institute of Bank Management (year 1992-93), He wrote several articles banking & finance which were published by many leading economic dailies of the country. Dr Kar Purkayastha was a trainer for over 8 years and we known for effective communication and transmission of knowledge For past five years the author has been actively engaged in the study and research relating to the mutual fund industry. ............................................................................................................................. |