SEBI Introduced MF Lite through a circular dated 31.12.2024. Unlike conventional MFs, it requires lesser compliance.
Key relaxations are:-
- Relaxed Eligibility Criteria for sponsors.
- Private Equity funds are allowed as sponsor.
- Chief Compliance officer can act as Chief Risk Officer.
- Only Yearly AMC Report is required on place of Half Yearly Trustee Report.
- No separate Key Information Memorandum & Unaudited Half Yearly Financials requires.
- Scheme Information Documents to be updated within 2 months from the end of each financial year.
Overall, it increases market liquidity and reduces compliances.