๐ NISM Series V-DChapter 4 of 22โ 7 of 150 marks weightage
Ch.4: Legal and Regulatory Framework
Practice questions for NISM-Series-VD: Mutual Fund - Specialised Investment Fund Distributors Certification Examination, Chapter 4: Legal and Regulatory Framework โ covering SEBI's powers and functions, AMC/Sponsor eligibility and governance, KYC/AML/PMLA and FATCA-CRS compliance, the AMFI Code of Conduct and self-regulation, disclosure norms (KIM), the Advertisement Code, investment restrictions, investor grievance redressal, and other SEBI regulations (PFUTP, Investment Advisers) relevant to mutual funds. Carries 7 out of 150 marks. The exam has 150 MCQs, 60% passing score, and โ10% negative marking per wrong answer.
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What You Will Learn in This Chapter
SEBI's powers and functions as the primary regulator of mutual funds, and the scope of SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996
Eligibility criteria and governance requirements for Sponsors and AMCs, including 'fit and proper' criteria and change-in-control approvals
KYC norms, Officially Valid Documents (OVDs), the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and AML/CFT compliance requirements
AMFI's role as a Self-Regulatory Organization, its Code of Conduct for intermediaries, and mandatory certification/registration requirements for distributors
Disclosure norms (Key Information Memorandum), the Advertisement Code, investment restrictions on AMCs, investor grievance redressal, and related SEBI regulations (PFUTP, Investment Advisers Regulations)
Key Terms:SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996AMFIKYC/OVDPMLAFATCA/CRSKey Information Memorandum (KIM)Advertisement CodeFit and Proper CriteriaInvestor Grievance RedressalARN
Free Sample Question
Q1MCQMediumAMFI โ Self-Regulatory Organization
What is the primary purpose of the AMFI Code of Conduct for Intermediaries?
ATo provide guidelines for the valuation of mutual fund assets.
BTo ensure uniform pricing of mutual fund schemes across all distributors.
โTo establish standards of ethical conduct and fair practices for mutual fund distributors.
DTo regulate the investment strategies adopted by Asset Management Companies.
๐ก The primary purpose of the AMFI Code of Conduct for Intermediaries is to establish standards of ethical conduct, fair practices, and professionalism for mutual fund distributors and other intermediaries. It aims to protect investor interests and enhance the reputation of the mutual fund industry by ensuring intermediaries act with integrity and competence.
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About this content: These practice questions are based on the
NISM-Series-VD: Mutual Fund - Specialised Investment Fund Distributors Certification Examination Workbook
published by the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), Mumbai (March 2026 edition).
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