SEBI directs mutual funds to Assume trusteeship of the assets and liabilities of the new schemes

The circular provides that in case of new sponsor(s) or in case of taking over of the schemes by an existing mutual fund, the undertaking Taking full responsibility of the management and the administration of the schemes including the matters relating to the reconciliation of accounts (as if the schemes had been floated by the new trustees on the date of taking over) are required to be given to the Board and to the unitholders.