Since April 1, investors and distributors have been bogged down by new KYC rules that limit first-time investments in fund houses unless the KYC status is ‘validated.’ Among the casualties of this are some of the schemes launched in April by newer fund houses, who have had to reject applications because of incomplete KYC.
Since Aadhaar-based KYC is the best option that allows you to invest across fund houses, it’s best to upgrade your KYC to ‘Validated’, if your KYC is ‘Registered’. For NRIs, it is a bit more complicated since they’re not mandated to have an Aadhaar. But distributors and financial advisors are advising them to obtain an Aadhaar.
Financial Literacy News: The introduction of new Know-Your-Customer (KYC) regulations for mutual funds, effective from April 1, 2024, has changed how investors can access mutual fund schemes. That's why it's important for mutual fund investors to check their KYC status and understand what it means, so they can invest in mutual fund schemes without any hassle.