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The government of India developed the IEPF or Investor Education and Protection Fund to safeguard and educate investors that will protect them from losing control of their stock and assets. There are many examples of investors failing to select a nominee for their shareholdings. This means if an investor passes away, his investments are transferred to the government, along with the money related to unclaimed dividends or unclaimed stock dividends . After that, these funds can be used by the government as they think right unless the rightful heir of the investor makes his/her claim. The IEPF encourages and allows investors’ to contact the government to ask for their dividends and even request that their shares that are long-forgotten shares be refunded, ultimately facilitating lost shares recovery. The IEPF was developed with the investors or shareholders’ best interest in mind, and hence, it helps protect the monies of investors along with raising awareness regarding this issue. What i...

Protect yourself from the financial crisis with IEPF IEPF is a unique fund that was created to help protect investors and offer them education. It has many advantages, which is why it’s such an important resource for those looking to invest. Some of the key benefits include its ability to provide financial assistance during times of crisis, support investor education initiatives, and create a safer investment environment for everyone involved. If you’re interested in learning more about  IEPF recovery  or want to find out if it’s the right option for you, keep reading. We’ll go over everything you need to know about this valuable fund. Save Your Money with the Help of the IEPF Authority The government has established an Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority to administer the benefits of shares  unclaimed dividends , matured deposits/debentures etc. among investors in a professional manner through its refunding policy which is beneficial for both investors as we...

Every company that issues capital has to give a share certificate to show the owners of the shares. It is duly stamped and signed by the director or by the authorized person under the common seal of the company. The number of shares purchased, the certificate number, the shareholder’s name, and address, the company’s name, and address, and many other details are listed on the share certificate. You should keep your share certificate safe because it serves as the initial proof that you are the owner of the company share. The misplacement or loss of the share certificate will affect you financially, as you will not have any proof of the ownership of the shares. If you have also misplaced or  lost your share certificate , there is no need to worry because the company issues a duplicate certificate. The  company can issue duplicate share certificates   only when: The original document should be proven lost. The original certificate that got damaged or torn, should be handed o...

  Whenever we begin our investment journey, all we are concerned about, is completing the paperwork, getting the account opened, and raking in the big bucks. Seldom does our eye go to the little column that asks us to put a nominee for our investments. While investing, having to put down a nominee may seem unimportant but your next of kin will be eternally grateful if you do so. In the absence of them being listed as a nominee, the next of kin has a hard time claiming the recovery of shares and any other assets attributed to the deceased. A number of financial agencies are beginning to make assigning a nominee compulsory, but most investors continue to ignore the practice. What is it A nominee is typically an individual who has been designated by the asset’s owner to be entitled to his asset in the case of the owner’s death. The title, the property, and the benefits all accrue to the nominee in such a case. Appointing one ensures that your shares get passed on to your trusted membe...

In India, KYC has been in existence since 2002 and became mandatory in 2004 by the RBI. Still, people have very little knowledge about it and there is a lot of confusion about its need, updates, documentation requirements, purpose, and many others. That’s why, in this article, all these confusions are cleared by answering everything you need to know about KYC and the updation of KYC’s and signatures. Let’s start. What is KYC and why is it needed? First of all, let’s learn about the full form of KYC. KYC is an acronym for “Know Your Customer” or “Know Your Client.” Updation of KYC’s and signatures is a mandatory and legal procedure that is being done by financial institutions like banks, mutual fund houses, etc. This is to make sure that the identity of the customer is real and accessible. This helps in the prevention of any fraud or illegal financial activity. The updation of KYCs includes verification of the customer’s identity, signature, address, etc. There is a need for KYC to ope...

  A transfer is defined as the moving of an asset. Physical mobility, asset ownership, or both may be considered movements. This movement may be voluntary or mandated by legislation in the case of securities. In order to clearly explain the concept of the Transfer and Transmission of Shares and make them easier to distinguish from one another, we must first learn the meaning of some terms that are frequently used in connection with them. The transfer of shares occurs through a contract and is a voluntary act on the part of the shareholder. The transfer of shares occurs as a result of the law's operation upon the death of the shareholder or in the event that the holder becomes bankrupt or insane. Definition of Share Transfer The intentional transfer of ownership of the shares between the transferor (one who transfers) and the transferee is referred to as a transfer of shares (one who receives). A public corporation's shares can be freely transferred unless the company has a goo...