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  • On market volatility, unregulated deposit schemes, new age digital trends emerge as key concerns

    Sachin Tendulkar educates small investors on mutual funds

    By Our Staff

     

    We received an invite to the preview just the evening before so couldn’t attend it ourselves. But here’s a report based on a communique we received: The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) unveiled three TVCs featuring Sachin Tendulkar and Mithali Raj to address each of the three identified key fears impacting the investors’ psyche – market volatility, new age digital trends and unregulated schemes.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, A Balasubramanian, Chairman, AMFI, said in the statement: “We at AMFI, want to educate small savers to shift towards formal and regulated mode of investments, and opt for Mutual Funds as the preferred investment avenue. Last financial year the Mutual Fund Industry added 1.09 crore new Mutual Fund investors. A significant section of retail savers voiced their concerns about continued market volatility in the light of various global geo-political events. We wanted a voice of reason, someone who people trust to address the concern and educate them that it is best to ignore short term volatility and focus on long-term goals. Hence, we chose Sachin Tendulkar, our brand ambassador for this.”

     

    Sirs/Mesdames, investment in mutual funds may be fine, but press event mein invitation itna late bhejna is surely not sahi.

     

  • Campaign led by two TVCs focusing on two important principles of mutual fund investments

    Aditya Birla Sun Life launches investor education campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has launched a three-month investor education campaign. The campaign covers two films to highlight one key aspect each of investing in mutual funds.

     

    Commenting on the choice of theme, Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer – Aditya Birla Capital said: “This integrated campaign is an attempt to reach out through various touchpoints and appropriate the relevance of SIP as the right instrument for any market environment. It educates investors about the nuances of investing and assists them to take informed financial decisions. We are going beyond the ‘what’ to explain the ‘how’ with a listen and learn approach. This proposition is especially relevant in today’s volatile market environment where many new investors and fence sitters are beginning to wonder if money not invested is money saved”.

     

    Added A. Balasubramanian, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited: “We believe #WINWITHSIP will help to demystify some of the fundamental concepts of mutual funds that will be beneficial for the investors’ understanding and long term financial goals. There is still a huge scope for Mutual Find penetration in this country and engaging with the masses in a relevant manner will increase their affinity towards this asset class. Knowledge is power, and through this investor education initiative our attempt is to empower people with the information that will raise their awareness on how to benefit from their mutual fund investments.”

     

    Directed by Soaeb Mohammed, the TVC has been created by Taproot Dentsu India with Early Man Film.

     

     

  • The campaign is aimed at creating investor awareness about mutual funds

    JWT Mumbai makes new pitch to invest in mutual funds

    By A Correspondent

     

    In its continued association with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), J Walter Thompson, Mumbai, has rolled out the next phase of the multimedia campaign aimed at creating investor awareness about mutual funds.

     

    The new campaign aims to build greater confidence in mutual funds and guides investors on finding out more through the microsite while addressing some barriers as earlier.

     

    Commenting on the purpose of the campaign, AMFI Chairman, A Balasubramanian said: “The Mutual Funds Sahi Hai campaign has worked really well for us. Research results and industry data only prove to show the magnitude of the campaign effect. At AMFI, as an industry association body, it is our constant endeavour to propel the category further through a collaborative effort. With new insights and deeper understanding of the audience’s mindset we are set to achieve that.”

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Rajesh Gangwani, Managing Partner of JWT Mumbai added: “The AMFI campaign connected with the audience because of its easy conversational style which reassured investors that mutual funds were right for them. The new campaign takes them on to the next leg of the journey by challenging some misconceptions and importantly guiding them about what to do next as far as investment in mutual funds was concerned”

     

     

  • Along with the media campaign, the focus will now be on on-ground outreach programs

    32 lakh new investors take to MFs on back of popular campaign

     

     

    Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) claims its Mutual Fund investor awareness campaign, Mutual Funds Sahi Hai. Has Increased awareness of mutual funds helped the industry and added 32 lakh new investors over the last year.

     

    Said A Balasubramanian, Chairman – AMFI: “Concerted efforts taken by the mutual fund industry through the Mutual Funds Sahi Hai campaign, under the guidance of SEBI, supported by favourable market conditions and support from the distribution community, led to overwhelming success in the inaugural year of the Mutual Funds Sahi Hai campaign. Given the rising household incomes and higher appetite towards financial savings coupled with long term India growth story, we are sure that mutual funds would become the investment option of choice of every household in the years to come.”

     

    AMFI will also very soon launch the next leg of the media campaign, it has been announced.

     

     

  • Jan Nivesh, an investor awareness initiative, was launched by AMFI and Times Network in Mumbai on Monday

    Times Network & AMFI announce investor awareness initiative

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network and Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) have in a strategic partnership announced a mutual fund awareness campaign titled ‘Jan Nivesh’.

     

    MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network and A Balasubramanian, Chairman, AMFI & CEO, Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Ltd. Jointly unveiled the new logo – Jan Nivesh, an investor awareness initiative by AMFI and Times Network in Mumbai on Monday.

     

    Commenting on the partnership, Anand said: “Our association with AMFI who represent all registered Asset Management Companies under SEBI will go a long way in assisting Indians to plan their savings in a smarter manner and aid in India’s economic growth in the long run. The Jan Nivesh campaign aims to educate and inspire Indians to review their savings behaviour and consider investing in mutual funds as their main option over the years. The current buoyancy in Indian markets is an added incentive with investors across categories making noteworthy gains. We are proud of this association with AMFI and believe that this endeavour will help the common man Rise with India.”

     

    Added A Balasubramanian, Chairman of AMFI:“There is a clear case of under-penetration of mutual funds among the households in India. With Jan Nivesh, we aim to reach out to the corners of the country and educate them on the benefits of regular investing in mutual funds.”

     

     

  • Introduces Active Account mobile app to help Indians earn from surplus savings

    Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund urges Indians to activate idle savings with ‘Active Account’

    By A Correspondent

     

    Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited has launched its latest TV commercial, Active Account across national television. BSLMF Active Account is a Liquid Fund-based mobile application which could help investors earn from their surplus savings. Directed by Shimit Amin, the TVC is created by Taproot Dentsu.

     

    “Historically Indians have the mindset of keeping majority of their hard-earned money in low-yielding vehicles. Seldom do they realize that with taxes and inflation, their idle savings remain in a state of erosion. Our attempt is to awaken Indians to this realization, and provoke them to make the right saving choices. With Active Account, consumers can now use the power of technology to activate money with a single swipe,” said Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer – Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group.

     

    A. Balasubramanian, CEO, Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited said, “BSLMF Active Account has been developed using customer-first design thinking. Conveniences such as ease of use, ease of login, ease of transaction, ease of access are structurally embedded into its architecture. This new offering from us is poised to change the way India saves, and I am confident that it will add immense value to savers and investors across the Indian diaspora.”

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Pallavi Chakravarti, Executive Creative Director, Taproot Dentsu said, “The bank account is India’s default parking lot, when it comes to money. But is this traditional saving habit optimal? While attempts have been made in the past to urge people to “make their money work harder”, the launch of the Active Account App is a game-changer. In this commercial, we’ve used India’s other favorite activity – protesting – in an interesting way, to drive home the message that the days of “lazy money” are numbered. Because the Active Account is not yet another app, it’s a revolutionary tool.”

     

    Directed by Shimit Amin, the Active Account campaign is created by Team Taproot Dentsu, led by Umesh Shrikhande, Agnello Dias, Santosh Padhi, Pallavi Chakravarti and Neeraj Kanitkar. Red Ice Films is the Production House, and Lisa D’Costa, Executive Producer. The digital elements are managed by Foxy Moron, Mumbai.

  • The Aditya Brila Financial Services Group company urges investors to consider Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) as 'must-have' for every financial goal

    Birla Sun Life MF unveils ‘Jitne Sapne Utne SIP’ campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Jaanoge Tabhi Toh Maanoge (JTTM) the investor education initiative from Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited, a part of Aditya Birla Financial Services Group (ABFS), and investment manager for Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (BSLMF), launched its latest TV commercial, ‘Jitne Sapne Utne SIP’ on national television on Tuesday. Directed by Shaaze Merchant, the TVC is created by Taproot Dentsu.

     

    “It has been most heartening to see the recognition and recall Jaanoge Tabhi Toh Maanoge has earned over its journey to bring mutual funds into mass India’s consideration set. ‘Jitne Sapne Utne SIP’ is yet another extension of our commitment at ABFS to drive self-realisation among mass India about the merits of making money work for them,” said Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer – Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group.

     

    Added A Balasubramanian, Chief Executive Officer, Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited: “SIP is a great entry point for retail consumers to experience mutual fund investments. ‘Jitne Sapne Utne SIP’ encourages investors to look at SIP differently – not as good ‘one-off’ plans but as ‘must-have’ plans for every financial goal. In doing so, it touches upon the invaluable role SIP can play in making their many dreams come true.”

     

    Speaking about the campaign Pallavi Chakravarti, Executive Creative Director, Taproot Dentsu said, “Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund’s investor education initiative has always borrowed from real life to provide simple, useful information about mutual funds. This year, we’ve used a fact of life, to draw a parallel with SIPs: one size can’t possibly fit all. Why then do we expect that one SIP will cover all our needs? It’s a big learning, dished out in a light-hearted, relatable way.”

     

    Directed by Shaaze Merchant, ‘Jitne Sapne Utne SIP’ is created by Team Taproot Dentsu, led by Umesh Shrikhande, Agnello Dias, Santosh Padhi, Pallavi Chakravarti and Gauri Burma. Soda Films is the Production House, and Ameya Dahibavkar, Executive Producer.