SEBI lets fund and portfolio managers accredit investors
In short
SEBI has allowed fund managers and portfolio managers to accredit investors through a new route. The rule also adds eligibility thresholds of ₹5 crore of securities market exposure for individuals and ₹20 crore for corporates.
This is meant to speed up onboarding for investors who meet the criteria. It could make it easier for eligible clients to access managed products.
What the reporting says
SEBI allowed fund and portfolio managers to accredit investors through a new route meant to speed up onboarding. The eligibility threshold now includes securities market exposure of ₹5 crore for individuals and ₹20 crore for corporates. The change opens a faster path for qualified investors to enter products managed by these firms.
Why it matters
SEBI has introduced a new route that allows fund managers and portfolio managers to accredit investors, with the aim of speeding up onboarding. The eligibility criterion added includes securities market exposure of ₹5 crore for individuals and ₹20 crore for corporates. The change affects access processes in the investment-management space and could help qualified investors enter products more quickly.