Certification requirement for mutual fund distributors: NISM examination mandated, with transitional CPE option for experienced or senior distributors. Persons engaged in the sale and distribution of mutual fund products must obtain valid certification by passing the NISM certification examination; distributor registration remains required after certification. Senior or experienced persons may alternatively meet specified Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements in lieu of passing the examination. Transitional provisions permit holders of the prior industry certificate whose validity expires within the transition window to comply with NISM CPE requirements by the end of the transition period, while others must comply before their certificate expiry.
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Certification requirement for mutual fund distributors: NISM examination mandated, with transitional CPE option for experienced or senior distributors.
Persons engaged in the sale and distribution of mutual fund products must obtain valid certification by passing the NISM certification examination; distributor registration remains required after certification. Senior or experienced persons may alternatively meet specified Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements in lieu of passing the examination. Transitional provisions permit holders of the prior industry certificate whose validity expires within the transition window to comply with NISM CPE requirements by the end of the transition period, while others must comply before their certificate expiry.
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