New Rules Mandate Annual Compliance Audits for AIFs; Standardized Reporting Format Introduced, Effective FY Ending March 2024.

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....The circular mandates Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to conduct an annual audit of compliance with the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) as per SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012. A standardized reporting format for PPM Audit Report has been introduced for various AIF categories in consultation with the Standard Setting Forum for AIFs (SFA). AIFs must submit the PPM audit reports to SEBI online through the SEBI Intermediary Portal (SI Portal) within 6 months from the end of the Financial Year. Optional audit sections include 'Risk Factors', 'Legal, Regulatory and Tax Considerations', 'Track Record of First Time Managers', 'Illustration of Fees and Expenses', and 'Glossary and Terms'. The reporting requirements are effective for the Financia.........