Investor Charter in respect of Research Analyst (RA)
A. Vision and Mission Statements for Investors
Vision:
Invest with knowledge & safety.
Mission:
Every investor should be able to invest in the right investment products based on their needs, manage and monitor them to meet their goals, access reports and enjoy financial wellness.
B. Details of Business Transacted by Research Analyst
- Publish research reports based on research activities
- Provide independent and unbiased views on securities
- Offer recommendations with proper disclosure of financial interests
- Provide recommendations based on publicly available information
- Conduct annual audit
- Ensure all advertisements follow SEBI Advertisement Code
- Maintain records of all client interactions including prospective clients
C. Services Provided to Investors
Onboarding of Clients
- Sharing terms & conditions of research services
- Completing KYC of fee-paying clients
Disclosure to Clients
- Provide all material information for informed decisions
- Disclose use of AI tools (if any)
- Disclose conflicts of interest
- Ensure fair distribution of research reports
- Maintain confidentiality before public release
- Protect client data and privacy
- Provide timelines for services
- Give proper caution for high-risk products
- Treat all clients with honesty and integrity
D. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
1. Complaint Filing:
Investors can approach the Research Analyst directly. Complaints will be resolved within 21 days.
2. SEBI SCORES Platform:
- First review by RAASB
- Second review by SEBI
3. SMARTODR Platform: For arbitration if not satisfied.
SEBI Office Address:
SEBI Bhavan, C4-A, G Block,
Bandra Kurla Complex,
Mumbai – 400051
E. Rights of Investors
- Right to Privacy & Confidentiality
- Right to Transparent Practices
- Right to Fair Treatment
- Right to Adequate Information
- Right to Disclosure
- Right to Fair Advertisement
- Right to Timely Grievance Redressal
- Right to Exit services
- Right to Risk Awareness
- Right for differently-abled access
- Right to provide feedback
- Right against unfair agreements
F. Responsibilities of Investors
Do's
- Deal only with SEBI registered Research Analysts
- Verify SEBI registration number
- Check disclosures before investing
- Pay through banking channels only
- Ask questions before acting on advice
- Understand risks in high-risk products
- Exercise right to stop services anytime
- Report guaranteed return schemes to SEBI
Don'ts
- Do not give funds to Research Analyst
- Do not trust rumors or misleading ads
- Avoid attractive but risky offers
- Do not share trading/bank login details