SEBI tightens investment norms

(22/4/2009 - SEBI news ) - Market regulator SEBI imposed a ceiling of 30 per cent on resources a mutual fund can invest in the debt instruments of a single entity, a move that will help asset managers to diversify risks.

"The Board decided to amend the Seventh Schedule of SEBI (Mutual Fund) Regulations to provide that no mutual fund scheme shall invest more than 30 per cent of its net assets in money market instruments of an issuer," SEBI said in a statement after the Board meeting.

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The schemes may, however, continue to invest up to 15 per cent or 20 per cent of its net assets, in other investment grade debt instruments of an issuer as already provided in the regulations, it added.

Welcoming the decision, AMFI Chairman A P Kurien said " the move was suggested by us as it will help in reducing risk by cutting down overexposure in a single entity."

Valueresearch CEO Dhirendra Kumar said it is a modest initiative by the regulator and will lead to reducing systemic risks. It will ensure safety of investors' money although it will be bit tough for fund houses to comply with.

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However, it said, these limits will not cover investments in government securities, T-Bills and Collateralized Borrowing and Lending Obligations (CBLO).

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