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Issue Management :
Management of issues involves marketing of securities i.e.
equity shares, preference shares and debentures to public.
Pre-issue activities:
Preparation of prospectus, filing it with SEBI and ROC
Conduct meetings with company representatives, Registrars,
Bankers to Issue and advertising agencies to decide upon date of
opening of issue, closing issue, launching publicity campaign
etc.,
Help companies in fixing prices for their issues
Post-issue activities:
Collection of application forms, screening of applications,
deciding allotment procedure, mailing of allotment letters, issue
of securities and refund orders
Portfolio Management:
Portfolio refers to investment in different kinds of securities such
as shares, debenture issued by different companies.
It is a combination of assets but a carefully blended asset
combination.
NRI Investment :
NRIs have to follow lot of rules for investing in India.
Merchant bankers help them in choosing securities and offer expert
advice fulfilling government regulations thus mobilizing more
resources for corporate sector.
Advisory Services Relating to Mergers and Takeovers :
Merger is a combination of two or more companies into a singe
company where one survives and other loses its existence
Takeover is the purchase by one company acquiring controlling
interest in the share capital of another company
Merchant banker acts as middlemen between offeror and offeree,
negotiates mode of payment and gets necessary approvals
SEBI has been vested with the power to suspend or cancel the
authorisation in case of violation of the guidelines
Every merchant banker shall appoint a Compliance Officer to
monitor compliance of the Act
SEBI has the right to send inspecting authority to inspect books of
accounts, records etc of merchant bankers
Inspections will be conducted by SEBI to ensure that provisions of
the regulations are properly complied
An initial authorization fee, an annual fee and renewal fee may be
collected by SEBI
A lead manager holding a certificate under category I shall accept
a minimum underwriting obligation of 5% of size of issue or Rs.25
lacs whichever is less
CODE OF CONDUCT :
Should make all efforts to protect the interest of investors
Should maintain high standards of integrity, dignity and fairness in
conduct of business
Should fulfill all obligations in a professional and ethical manner
Should not discriminate among the clients
Should ensure that prospectus, letter of offer etc.. is available to
investors at the time of issue
Should render best possible advice to its clients
Any penal action taken by SEBI should be informed to its clients