Sebi extends deadline to add nominees for mutual fund account holders

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday extended the deadline for mutual fund account holders till January 1, to nominate a beneficiary or opt out of it by submitting a declaration form, failing which their folios will be frozen. Earlier, the deadline for existing mutual fund holders to provide a choice of nomination was on or before September 30. The move is aimed at helping investors to secure their assets and pass them on to their legal heirs. "Based on representations received from the market participants, it has been decided that the provision... about the freezing of folios, shall come into force with effect from January 1, 2024 instead of September 30, 2023," Sebi said in a circular. Further, Sebi asked asset management companies (AMCs) and RTAs to encourage the unit holder to fulfill the requirement for nomination/ opting out of the nomination by sending a communication on a fortnightly basis by way of emails and SMS to all such unit holders who is not in compliance with the ..

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