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XXI NISM Series XXI-A
Medium

Mrs. Sharma has invested with M/s. MoneySure Enterprises, but the PMS did not invest her money for three months and instead lent it to a research firm, earning interest. Who does this interest belong to, and what is the implication?

Practice question from NISM XXI A for PMS - Mock Test 2 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    The interest belongs to the Portfolio Manager as it is not from an investment

  2. The interest belongs to the client, and since this was not approved, it must be reported to authorities

    Correct answer

  3. C

    The interest belongs to the client, and this action is acceptable as part of discretionary management

  4. D

    The interest belongs to the PMS, and it can be adjusted against service charges

Why this is the answer

SEBI regulations prohibit PMS from earning benefits from client funds outside the agreed investment scope without prior approval.

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