Session 1
- Evolution and Regulatory Framework Governing the Mutual Funds Industry
- The Concept and Role of Mutual Funds
- International Scenario
- History of Mutual Funds in India
- Types of Mutual Fund Products
- Fund Structures, Organization and Constituents
- Sponsor, Trustee and AMC
- Organizational Design and Legal Structure
- Other Constituents - Fund Mergers and Scheme Takeovers
- Legal and Regulatory Environment
- Role of Regulatory Agencies for the Fund and its Constituents
- Compliances & Trusteeship Issues
- Role of SRO
- Investor's Rights and Obligations
Session 2
- Investing in Mutual Funds
- Investing in Mutual Funds: Understanding the Process, Investment Objective.
- Prospectus / Offer Document and Key Information Memorandum
- Processes, Rights and Obligations for Investors
- Session 3Portfolio Management using Comparative Analysis
- Capital Markets and Investment & Portfolio Management
- Equity Markets and Mutual Funds
- Debt Markets and Mutual Funds
- Derivatives Markets and Mutual Funds
- Investment Policy
- Restrictions on Investments
- Session 4NAV, Pricing, Valuation, Accounting & Taxation
- NAV Concepts and Pricing
- Accounting
- Valuation Norms for Securities
- Reporting and Disclosure Norms
- Taxation
Day 2- INTERMEDIATE MODULE - 4 Sessions
Session 1
- Measuring and Evaluating Mutual Fund Performance
- For Investors, Financial Intermediaries and Employees of Mutual Funds
- Risk and Performance Evaluation
- Measuring Returns
- Tracking Mutual Funds Performance
- Role of an Intermediary as a "Financial Planner"
- Helping Investors with Financial Planning using Mutual Funds
- Concept of Financial Planning for the Investors
- Need for Financial Planning
- Basis of Financial Planning.
- Life Cycle and Wealth Cycle stages
- Investment Products
- Financial Planning Strategies for Investors
Session 2
- SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) & Developing Model Portfolio using Product Mix
- Financial Planning Strategies & Tools
- Asset Allocation- The Strategic Tool and Model Portfolio
- Recommending Financial Planning Strategies for Investors
- Comparison of Investments from available products
- Selecting the Right Investment Products for Investors
- Fund Selection from available products
Session 3
- Risk Management Associated with the Mutual Funds Industry
- Helping Investors Understand Risks in Fund Investing
- Investment Philosophy
- Value Investment
- Growth Investment
- Recommending the Model Portfolio and Selecting the Right Funds
- Strategies & "How to make Mutual Funds work for you"
Session 4
- Marketing, Distribution, Sales & Investor Services related to Mutual Funds
- Design of Mutual Fund Products
- Who can invest in Mutual Funds in India
- Investor Services - Application, Redemption, Investment Plans & Services
- Marketing of Mutual Funds Products
- Fund Distribution Channels
- Sales Practices.
- AMFI Code of Conduct - Ethics and Best Practices