2.4 Process Single Entity Maintenance Detail

This topic provides the systematic instructions to set up the entities in the system.

Set up Entities

Each business entity that the AMC interacts with in the course of managing investment can be profiled in the FCIS system with a unique profile.

Use the Single Entity Maintenance Detail screen to set up the following entities in the system:
  • Agency Branches
  • Agents
  • AMC
  • Banks
  • Bank Branches
  • Bulk Clients
  • Registrars
  • Trustees
  • Check Vendors
  • Underwriters
  • Custodians
  • Clearing Agents
  • Account and Valuation Agents
  • Independent Financial Advisors (IFA)
  • Participating Employer
  • Account Officers
  • Paying Agent
  • Cash Management Account
  • Individual Savings Account (ISA) Manager
  • Legal Entity

Note:

AMCs can only be maintained at Distributor installations. At an AMC installation, the profile of the logged in AMC can be viewed in the Single Entity screen, but a new profile cannot be created.
  1. On Home screen, type UTDENTMN in the text box, and click Next.
    The Single Entity Maintenance Detail screen is displayed.

    Figure 2-3 Single Entity Maintenance Detail



  2. On Single Entity Maintenance Detail screen, click New to enter the details.
    For more information on fields, refer to the field description table.

    Table 2-2 Single Entity Maintenance Detail - Field Description

    Field Description
    Entity ID

    Alphanumeric; 12 Characters; Mandatory

    The Entity ID is a unique Identification for an entity in the system. Any detail regarding an entity is obtained by using the entity ID for reference. The ID you specify here must be unique and not already in use for any other entity in the system.

    Entity Name

    Alphanumeric; 60 Characters; Mandatory

    Specify the name (or description) of the entity being set up in the system.

    Entity Type

    Alphanumeric; 1 Character; Mandatory

    Specify the type of entity being set up. This could be any of the following:
    • Agency Branches
    • Agent
    • AMC
    • Bank
    • Bank Branch
    • Bulk Client
    • Registrar
    • Trustee
    • Check Vendor
    • Underwriter
    • Custodian
    • Clearing Agent
    • Account and Valuation Agent
    • Independent Financial Advisors (IFA)
    • Participating Employer
    • Paying Agent
    • Cash Management Account
    • Fund Manager
    Entity Type Description

    Display

    The system displays description for the specified entity type here based on the details maintained in the system.

    Entity Category

    Alphanumeric; 2 Characters; Optional

    Specify whether the entity being maintained belongs to the Individual or Corporate categories.

    This specification is optional; if specified, you must also select the appropriate category in the Entity Category field.

    Entity Category Description

    Display

    The system displays the description for the selected entity category.

    Entity Category Type

    Optional

    Select type of entity category from the drop-down list. The list displays the following values:
    • Individual
    • Corporate

    Note: AMC entity supports only corporate category.

    Restrict cross branching within agent

    Optional

    Select Yes if cross branching is allowed at this branch. By enabling this, the agency branch will be allowed to view details, perform transactions pertaining to the unit holders created by the other agency branches in the system.

    If this field is not clicked, the agency branch will be able to view details and transact for the unit holders created by him only.

    Nationality

    Alphanumeric; 3 Characters; Optional

    Select the nationality from the adjoining option list.

    Nationality Description

    Display

    The system displays the description of the selected nationality code.

    Country of Birth Alphanumeric; 3 Characters; Optional

    Select the country of birth from the adjoining option list.

    Country Of Birth Description

    Display

    The system displays the description of the selected country of birth code.

    Country of Domicile Alphanumeric; 3 Characters; Optional

    Select the country of domicile from the adjoining option list.

    Country Of Domicile Description

    Display

    The system displays the description of the selected country of domicile code.

    Incorporation Country Alphanumeric; 3 Characters; Optional

    Select the Incorporation country from the adjoining option list.

    Country Of Incorporation Description

    Display

    The system displays the description of the selected country of incorporation code.

    Fund Structure Applicable Optional
    Select if fund structure is applicable or not from the adjoining drop-down list. Following are the options available:
    • Yes
    • No