Fund Managers
Mutual funds pare holdings in Adani Group stocks in February, shows data
Ambuja Cements and Adani Enterprises were also among the top five large-cap companies that witnessed selling by MFs
 "Mutual funds pare holdings in Adani Group stocks in February, shows data")
Unlocking Rs 100 trillion opportunity: What lies ahead for MF industry
The mutual fund industry is expanding distribution reach, simplifying products and leveraging technology in a bid to more than double assets under management
 "Unlocking Rs 100 trillion opportunity: What lies ahead for MF industry")
Fund managers rush to emerging stocks: BofA survey of global investors
The survey of 299 fund managers, with a combined $847 billion in assets under management, found investors were still broadly cautious, but less so than in recent months
 "Fund managers rush to emerging stocks: BofA survey of global investors")
BAF fund managers divided on equity markets over risk-reward landscape
Equity allocation varies by a big margin across schemes as fund managers use different models
 "BAF fund managers divided on equity markets over risk-reward landscape")
We're transparent, not biased against fund managers: S&P's Benedek Voros
'The two key factors are volatility in the stock market and the performance differential within indices'
 "We're transparent, not biased against fund managers: S&P's Benedek Voros")
Global entities, fund managers keen to invest in India: IFSCA Chairman
Global entities and fund managers are keen to invest in India, Chairman of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Injeti Srinivas has said, underlining the need to create a platform that intermediates global capital flows into the domestic economy. Srinivas is leading a delegation of senior officials from the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), are currently in the US for meetings and roundtable discussions with American and global investors, banking and educational institutions for business opportunities. The delegation is on a visit to New York and Washington. "We had meetings with fund managers. They are all very keen to invest in India, Srinivas told PTI on Wednesday in an exclusive interview. He said the groups are happy to learn about various facilities available, apart from the regulatory comfort and overall financial ecosystem at GIFT. They were excited about the cooperation prospects
 "Global entities, fund managers keen to invest in India: IFSCA Chairman")
Invest in dynamic bond funds to navigate impact of interest rate cycle
They outshine short-duration funds: Fund managers
 "Invest in dynamic bond funds to navigate impact of interest rate cycle")
Regulating from the front
Focus on deterrence against front-running
 "Regulating from the front")
Top headlines: LIC IPO, govt's NHAI success, Covid mortality, and more
Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Monday
 "Top headlines: LIC IPO, govt's NHAI success, Covid mortality, and more")
Sebi scanner on more front-running ops by domestic fund managers
Functioning of dealers at MFs & brokers may undergo greater scrutiny in coming weeks
 "Sebi scanner on more front-running ops by domestic fund managers")
Axis MF suspends two fund managers amid allegations of irregularities
In a statement, Axis Bank said a suo moto investigation was launched two months ago to probe potential irregularities
 "Axis MF suspends two fund managers amid allegations of irregularities")
Stick to passive funds in your core portfolio, say analysts
Investors who wish to chase alpha may use active funds and factor-based funds in the satellite portfolio
 "Stick to passive funds in your core portfolio, say analysts")
Japan plans mandatory disclosure of gender wage, female manager ratio
The move would be part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's push to narrow income disparities and achieve more equal distribution of wealth.
 "Japan plans mandatory disclosure of gender wage, female manager ratio")
Women fund manager still under-represented in Indian MF industry: Report
The latest study by Morningstar India shows that of the 399 fund managers, 32 are women, who are managing funds either as primary or secondary managers or have oversight as heads of equity or debt
 "Women fund manager still under-represented in Indian MF industry: Report")
Fund managers see yields falling in a few days, MF returns rising
RBI status quo on rates sets it apart from most other central banks, which aren't only normalising liquidity but raising interest rates to tame inflation
 "Fund managers see yields falling in a few days, MF returns rising")
Mix styles when investing in smart-beta funds, say analysts
Like active funds, smart-beta funds carry the risk of underperformance
 "Mix styles when investing in smart-beta funds, say analysts")
BS jury picks best fund managers in the debt and equity category
While the equity categories had a bumper year, the going was tough for debt fund managers
 "BS jury picks best fund managers in the debt and equity category")
Fund managers bullish on Indian equities, but tone down expectations
High valuations, exuberance around many new-age businesses, and the excess money floating around in the markets are a source of short-term worry
 "Fund managers bullish on Indian equities, but tone down expectations")
BS Fund Manager: Will volatile markets put mutual funds to test again?
Equity MFs have emerged as a saviour in domestic markets as FPIs have continued to sell stocks
 "BS Fund Manager: Will volatile markets put mutual funds to test again?")
No threat to mutual funds from direct stock investing: Industry chiefs
The bull run over the past year has fuelled a surge in interest in direct stock investing, especially among the millennials
 "No threat to mutual funds from direct stock investing: Industry chiefs")
