$wap$ (Assistant Auditor) (189 Points)
16 May 2008hello all... i am planning to appear for the AMFI test for mutual funds... i have visited the site amfiindia.com but i am not sure about the examination centres whether available at pune??? whether i will have to go to mumbai to appear for the same??? are there really good prospects if i pass this exam???
if anybody can clarify on these topics please reply or mail me at svapneel_26 @ yahoo.co.in
thank you in anticipation
Jeet Biswas
(ACMA (in Service))
(5073 Points)
Replied 16 May 2008
after clearin AMFI, u will b eligible to start ur mutual funds consultancy agency. u will sell MFs to ur clients and the AMCs will pay u brokerage/ commission. its good provided u can rope in good clients....
$wap$
(Assistant Auditor)
(189 Points)
Replied 17 May 2008
thank you andy and jeet!!!! i am really interested in the arena of mutual funds as a career option.... do you think that CA degree alone is sufficient for it??? can you suggest me any course which can get me closer to my goal...
dmvyas_cs
(PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARIES)
(216 Points)
Replied 19 May 2008
visit nseindia.com, ncfm menu
CA UMESHKUMAR R. ACHARYA
(CHRTERED ACCOUNTANT)
(431 Points)
Replied 05 June 2008
the Course is very good and will sharp your skill in Personal Investment Consultancy and good scope of Icome also.
$wap$
(Assistant Auditor)
(189 Points)
Replied 08 June 2008
Dear umeshkumar and other readers,
does the amfi test require me to appear online only??? can i give the test at any of the centres mentioned at the site??? i feel reluctant to appear for the test through online. i want to appear for the basic module somewhere in the next week when i will be in mumbai. it hasnt been mentioned clearly that i need to appear for the basic module through online or through their centre for the test. please help and clarify.
thank you in anticipation,
regards,
swapnil
CA Vivek Jain
(SERVICE)
(1550 Points)
Replied 19 June 2008
AMFI Mutual Fund Certification
AMFI Mutual Fund Certification is based on a testing programme. There are two Modules of the test. The first is the AMFI Mutual Fund (Basic) Module. This is a general test covering the concept, structure and other essential general topics. This is meant for all employees of Mutual Funds (other than those who are engaged in selling and marketing activities), general public and for those who would like to have a basic knowledge of concept and working of Mutual Funds. Any one who desires to acquire knowledge of the functioning of the mutual fund without seeking to become a fund distributor can take part one test independently.A certificate will be issued separately for Basic Module test to the successful candidates.There is no validity period for the AMFI-Mutual Fund (Basic) Module certification.
The second is the AMFI Mutual Fund (Advisors) Module and it covers subjects such as financial planning, risks in fund investing, model portfolio selection in addition to the subjects covered under the Basic Module and constitute a single certification programme which is designed for certification of fund distributors or intermediaries engaged in selling mutual fund schemes, employees of corporate intermediaries and employees of mutual funds who are engaged in selling and marketing activities.The validity period for the AMFI-Mutual Fund (Advisors) module certification is for five years.
ankita shroff
(financial advisor/constrant)
(0 Points)
Replied 20 July 2008
respected sir,
i am intested in financial advisor/constrant. i am job find same role because of i am studing m.com(gujarati medium). i an knowlage gujarati and speak to english so fast not take up. i am job mutual fund advisor examination detail and take exam.
i am good unstand read & write english but poor than speak english
AVINASH KUMAR SINGH
(STUDENT)
(23 Points)
Replied 21 November 2008
Sir,
I ned to take a model test on amfi mutual fund adisers module.So,please send mock test question on my email i.d.
CAclubindia
