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V-A NISM Series V-A
Medium

What is the role of the custodian of a mutual fund?

Practice question from Nism VA Mock Test 1 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    To issue statement of funds holding to the investors

  2. B

    To execute the buy and sell orders in the stock market

  3. To keep the safe custody of the securities of the mutual fund scheme

    Correct answer

  4. D

    To issue account statements to the Mutual Fund unit holders

Why this is the answer

The custodian has custody of the assets of the fund. As part of this role, the custodian needs to accept and give delivery of securities for the purchase and sale transactions of the various schemes of the fund. Thus, the custodian settles all the transactions on behalf of the mutual fund schemes.

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