SIF Distributor Certification 2026: New NISM Series V-D Exam, SEBI Rules & What You Need to Know

A Complete 1-Hour Guide to the New SIF Certification, Registration Process, Regulatory Updates & the Existing Series XIII Common Derivatives Exam

The Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) segment is bringing a new opportunity for professionals working in the mutual fund and investment distribution industry.

With the introduction of the NISM-Series-V-D: Mutual Fund – Specialized Investment Fund Distributors Certification Examination, many professionals and aspiring distributors have important questions:

• What is the new SIF Distributor Certification?
• Who needs to clear the new NISM Series V-D exam?
• What are the latest SEBI and NISM requirements?
• How can candidates register for the examination?
• What is the role of AMFI in the SIF distribution framework?
• What happens to the existing NISM Series XIII – Common Derivatives certification?
• Is the old certification still relevant for SIF distribution?
• Do existing mutual fund distributors need a new certification?
• What are the exam pattern, eligibility, fees and validity of the new certification?

Join Devendra Negi, CFP, Founder of BFSI Courses Academy, for a focused 1-hour webinar designed to help you understand the latest regulatory and certification developments related to Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs).