How-to ARN distributor

How to become a mutual fund distributor (ARN)

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MF distributor / ARN holder is the SEBI-regulated retail distribution role. Trail-commission-based; long-term business asset. Suitable for finance professionals, IFAs, sub-brokers expanding to MF.

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Step-by-step procedure

See the procedure infobox above for the seven steps.

See also

External references

References

  1. AMFI ARN Regulations.
  2. SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996.
  3. NISM Series V-A documentation.
  4. AMFI Best Practice Guidelines on distributors.

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