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Top 3 job profiles after passing NISM Equity Derivatives Certification!
You would have always wondered what job profiles are available after passing NISM Equity Derivatives Certification! A few months back, one of our users posted a query on our discussion forum regarding various job options available after passing the NISM Series VIII Equity Derivatives Certification. One of our fellow PrepCafe Academy subscriber who works as
How to become a Mutual Fund Distributor or Agent in India in 3 easy steps?
This is a comprehensive guide on How to become a Mutual Fund Distributor or Agent in India? Being a Mutual Fund Distributor or Agent can be a great part-time source of revenue for most people in India. With more than 40 Asset Management Companies having above 11500 schemes, constituting about 31 lakh crores of Assets
Why you should take NISM Mock Test before any NISM Certification Exam?
What are NISM Mock Tests? NISM Mock Tests are nothing but practice exams that people take before appearing for the final exam so that they can assess their level of preparation. These mock exams are usually taken by candidates who are about to appear for an important exam. From NISM Mutual Fund Distributors to NISM
NCFE NFLAT & NFLAT 2016-17 Junior Results Announced
The National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) has today declared the results of its national level financial literacy tests, namely, NCFE NFLAT and NFLAT Junior. The NCFE NFLAT exams were conducted during the period November 25, 2016 to January 07, 2017. NCFE NFLAT and NFLAT Junior 2016-17 were conducted in both online and offline mode,
Which Certification Exam is better – NCFM vs NISM Certification?
The following is my opinion after following NSE, BSE, NISM and Indian Stock Markets since past many years and also after undertaking various NISM, NCFM, BCFM exams. Before coming to any conclusion, let me provide you a short history about both NCFM vs NISM. While NSE’s NCFM lacks updation and the required rigour, NISM fills
Now, Aadhar Card mandatory for NISM Certifications and CPE
Aadhar Card mandatory National Institute of Securities Market (NISM) today issued a press release mentioning that Aadhar Card Number as well as Aadhar Card Scanned Image will be mandatory for registering on its Online Certification Portal. So far, Permanent Account Number (PAN Card) was the only mandatory document required for registering for NISM Certification Examinations
Easy guide for AMFI ARN Renewal / EUIN Renewal Online
AMFI ARN Renewal Online In order to expedite the ARN registration and renewal process, AMFI has introduced an online ARN registration and renewal facility for distributors, said an email AMFI sent to distributors. “Pursuant to the Government’s vision of Digital India, Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) is happy to announce the launch of
Stay invested to compound returns: Sandip Ghose, Director NISM
It is time Indian investors started differentiating between savings and investments. Money kept in banks could be safe, secure and liquid; but one needs to invest in markets to earn returns. According to Sandip Ghose, Director NISM – National Institute of Securities Markets, saving has got into the DNA of Indian investors; but it is
10 Major Benefits of NISM Certifications
Have you ever wondered what benefits you could have by simply obtaining a NISM Certification? Let me take you through the top 10 NISM Certification benefits. A NISM Certificate is an entry level certification in capital markets. This should not be construed that they are easy-to-clear kind of certifications.Every NISM Examination requires in-depth study of
16 Major Changes to NISM Mutual Fund Distributor Examination – 2018
The Indian Mutual Funds Industry is undergoing a rapid change with the Capital Market Regulator, SEBI as well as Government of India bringing in major changes to the markets. NISM has also subsequently announced revision of its NISM Mutual Fund Distributor Examination (NISM Series VA) with effect from August 14, 2018 factoring all the recent
NISM signs MoU with Kerala’s Saintgits Institute for investor awareness programmes
NISM signs MoU with Kerala’s Saintgits Institute for investor awareness programmes Kerala-based Saintgits Institute of Management and the National Institute of Securities Markets, the educational institute established by SEBI, have signed an MoU to offer joint programmes, workshops, investor awareness programmes and other capacity building initiatives in securities/capital markets. The MoU was signed by M.
Logo and Tagline Design Contest for NCFE
This contest is now closed. Thank you NCFE opens up contest for designing new logo and tagline for the organization. The National Centre for Financial Education, which is now a Section 8 (Not for Profit) Company incorporated in September 2018 has called for ideas from the general public for a new logo and tagline. Logo
What Job Profiles are offered after qualifying the NISM Mutual Fund Distributors (MFD) Level 1 and Level 2 Certification?
Well, strictly as per SEBI Regulations, the NISM Series VA : Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination is the only mandatory examination for professionals performing the sales function related to mutual funds. However, in the absence of any other examination covering the Indian Mutual Funds in such a minute detail, the industry has more or less
NISM launches Certification in Commodity Derivatives
NISM, an educational institute of SEBI has launched yet another crucial certification in Commodity Derivatives. The certification will be a mandatory requirement for Associated Persons (APs) and Sales Personnel (SP) of authorized trading members / brokers at recognized stock exchanges in India, SEBI said in a statement. “Commodities are a crucial part of any economy
SEBI invites applications for the post of Director NISM
The Director NISM position for the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) has once again gone vacant and the capital market regulator SEBI has advertised for the recruitment of the post. NISM is an educational arm of SEBI which conducts training, research, certification and financial literacy across the securities market. Requirements for Director NISM: The
How will the Dividend Distribution Tax in MFs work post 2020?
Mutual Funds were designed to be tax-free investment vehicles. But over a period of time, income from mutual funds has been subject to various taxes such as capital gains, securities transaction tax and the recent talk of the town – dividend distribution tax. Hon’ble Finance Minister, in her recent budget speech for 2020-21, abolished the
New Launch: NISM eCPE for Mutual Fund Distributors
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) has taken a digital leap by launching online training programme called eCPE. eCPE is the online version of NISM’s Continuing Professional Education (CPE) or refresher course. The NISM eCPE for mutual fund distributors can be attended from home using a laptop / desktop with internet connection. The course takes
