Investor Charter in respect of Research Analyst (RA)
A
Vision and Mission Statement for investors
Vision
Invest with knowledge & safety.
Mission
Every investor should
be able to invest in right investment products based on their needs, manage and
monitor them to meet their goals, access reports and enjoy financial wellness.
B. Details
of business transacted by the Research Analyst with respect to the investors.
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To publish research report based on the
research activities of the RA.
·
To provide an independent unbiased view
on securities.
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To offer unbiased recommendation,
disclosing the financial interests in recommended securities.
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To provide research recommendation,
based on analysis of publicly available information and known observations.
·
To conduct audit annually.
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To ensure that all advertisements are in
adherence to the provisions of the Advertisement Code for Research Analysts.
·
To maintain records of interactions,
with all clients including prospective clients (prior to on boarding), where
any conversation related to the research services has taken place.
C. Details
of services provided to investors (No Indicative Timelines)
· Onboarding
of Clients
·
Sharing of terms and conditions of
research services
·
Completing KYC of fee paying
clients
· Disclosure
to Clients:
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To disclose, information that is
material for the client to make an informed decision, including details of its
business activity, disciplinary history, the terms and conditions of research
services, details of associates, risks and conflicts of interest, if any
·
To disclose the extent of use of
Artificial Intelligence tools in providing research services
·
To disclose, while distributing a third
party research report, any material conflict of
·
interest of such third party research
provider or provide web address that directs a recipient to the relevant
disclosures
·
To disclose any conflict of interest of
the activities of providing research services with other activities of the
research analyst.
·
To distribute research reports and
recommendations to the clients without discrimination.
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To maintain confidentiality w.r.t
publication of the research report until made available in the public domain.
· To respect data privacy rights of clients and take measures to protect unauthorized use of their confidential information
·
To disclose the timelines for the
services provided by the research analyst to clients and ensure adherence to
the said timelines
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To provide clear guidance and adequate
caution notice to clients when providing recommendations for dealing in complex
and high-risk financial products/services
·
To treat all clients with honesty and
integrity
·
To ensure confidentiality of information
shared by clients unless such information is required to be provided in
furtherance of
· Discharging legal obligations or a client has provided specific consent to share such information.
D. Details of grievance redressal mechanism and how to access it
1. Investor can lodge complaint/grievance against Research Analyst in the following ways:
Mode of filing the complaint with research analyst
In case of any grievance / complaint, an investor may approach the concerned Research Analyst who shall strive to redress the grievance immediately, but not later than 21 days of the receipt of the grievance.
Mode of filing the complaint on SCORES or with Research Analyst Administration and Supervisory Body (RAASB)
i. SCORES 2.0 (a web based centralized grievance redressal system of SEBI for
facilitating effective grievance redressal in time-bound manner)
(https://scores.sebi.gov.in)
Two level review for complaint/grievance against Research Analyst:
· First review done by designated body (RAASB)
· Second review done by SEBI
ii. Email to designated email ID of RAASB
2. If the Investor is not satisfied with the resolution provided by the Market
Participants, then the Investor has the option to file the complaint/ grievance
on SMARTODR platform for its resolution through online conciliation or
arbitration.
With regard to physical complaints, investors may send their complaints to:
Office of Investor Assistance and Education,
Securities and Exchange Board of India,
SEBI Bhavan, Plot No. C4-A, ‘G’ Block,
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E),
Mumbai - 400 051
E. Rights of investors
· Right to Privacy and Confidentiality
· Right to Transparent Practices
· Right to fair and Equitable Treatment
· Right to Adequate Information
· Right to
Initial and Continuing Disclosure -Right to receive information about all the
statutory and regulatory disclosures
· Right to Fair & True Advertisement
· Right to Awareness about Service Parameters and Turnaround Times
· Right to be informed of the timelines for each service
· Right to be Heard and Satisfactory Grievance Redressal
· Right to have timely redressal
· Right to Exit from the Financial product or service in accordance with the
terms and
conditions agreed with the research
analyst
· Right to receive clear guidance and caution notice when dealing in
Complex and
High-Risk Financial Products and
Services
· Additional Rights to vulnerable consumers - Right to get access to
services in a suitable
manner, even if differently abled
· Right to provide feedback on the financial products and services used
· Right against coercive, unfair, and one-sided clauses in financial
agreements
E. Expectations
from the investors (Responsibilities of investors)
Do’s
i.
Always deal with SEBI SEBI-registered
Research Analyst.
ii.
Ensure that the Research Analyst has a
valid registration certificate.
iii.
Check for SEBI registration number.
iv.
Please refer to the list of all SEBI-registered Research Analysts, which is available on SEBI website in the
following link:
v.
https://www.sebi.gov.in/sebiweb/other/OtherAction.do?doRecognisedFpi=yes&intmId=14
vi.
Always pay attention to disclosures
made in the research reports before investing.
vii.
Pay your Research Analyst through
banking channels only and maintain a duly signed
viii.
receipts mentioning the details of your payments.
You may make payment of fees through the Centralized Fee Collection Mechanism
(CeFCoM) of RAASB if research analyst has opted for the mechanism.
(Applicable for fee-paying clients only)
ix.
Before buying/ selling securities or
applying in a public offer, check for the research recommendation provided by
your Research Analyst.
x.
Ask all relevant questions and clear
your doubts with your Research Analyst before acting on the recommendation.
xi.
Seek clarifications and guidance on
research recommendations from your Research Analyst, especially if it involves
complex and high-risk financial products and services
xii.
Always be aware that you have the right
to stop availing the service of a Research Analyst as per the terms of service
agreed between you and your Research Analyst.
xiii.
Always be aware that you have the right
to provide feedback to your Research Analyst in respect of the services
received.
xiv.
Always be aware that you will not be
bound by any clause, prescribed by the research analyst, which contravenes
any regulatory provisions
xv. Inform SEBI about Research Analyst offering assured or guaranteed returns.
Don’ts
- Do not provide funds for investment to the Research Analyst.
- Don’t fall prey to luring advertisements or market rumours.
- Do not get attracted to limited-period discounts or other incentives, gifts, etc., offered by the Research Analyst.
- Do not share login credentials and password of your trading and Demat, or bank accounts with the Research Analyst.
If you have any complaints, please contact us
Rajesh Ranjan
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