PMS Operational Workflow Across the Year
Definition
The PMS operational workflow follows a defined annual cadence: subscription and account opening (one-time), monthly factsheet review (ongoing), quarterly portfolio statement and review meeting (quarterly), capital gains aggregation (annual), and the annual review meeting with manager and Relationship Manager (annual). Trustner's framework integrates each touchpoint into client coverage to ensure operational quality and continuous fit assessment.
In Simple Words
Subscription and onboarding takes 4-6 weeks end-to-end. KYC, demat account opening (if not existing), POA execution for Discretionary PMS, fee disclosure, suitability assessment, ₹50 lakh wire transfer, and initial position deployment by the manager (typically over 30-60 days to manage market impact). Monthly factsheet review is the lightest-touch monthly task — verify the factsheet arrived on time, scan top holdings and sector allocation against expectations, note any material changes. Quarterly portfolio statement is the core ongoing review. Trustner's RM and the client jointly review: holdings vs strategy mandate (drift detection), performance vs benchmark, transaction-level rationale, risk metrics. A quarterly call (15-30 min) discusses any concerns or questions. Capital gains aggregation happens at year-end (typically January-February). The PMS sends the annual capital gains statement; the client's CA aggregates with mutual fund and direct stock LTCG/STCG for ITR filing. Trustner coordinates as needed. Annual review meeting is the strategic touchpoint — typically September-November — covering full-year performance, strategy outlook, fee structure review, and assessment of continued fit. The client decides whether to add, redeem, or stay. Through the year, ad-hoc events may trigger out-of-cycle conversations: significant market events, regulatory changes, manager team departures, or client liquidity needs.
Real-Life Scenario
A typical PMS year for a ₹50 lakh allocation: April (T-onboarding): subscription, KYC, POA signed, deployment begins. Month 1-2: deployment phase, factsheet shows partial allocation building. Month 3: full deployment. June quarterly statement: 22 stocks held, sector mix balanced, performance +3.2% vs Nifty +2.8%, gross alpha +0.4%. Quarterly call addresses one position the manager had to reduce due to liquidity constraints. October quarterly statement: 24 stocks held, performance +9.5% YTD vs Nifty +6.5%, gross alpha +3.0%. Annual review meeting in November: discussion of three new positions, two exits, factor outlook for the next 12 months. December: ad-hoc call when a key holding announces a takeover; manager explains decision-making rationale. January: capital gains statement for the FY. CA reconciles. The PMS continues into next year. This operational rhythm is labour-intensive but correct for HNI-tier structures.
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PMS onboarding (subscription, KYC, deployment) typically takes:
Summary Notes
Annual cadence: onboarding → monthly factsheets → quarterly statements + calls → annual review.
Onboarding 4-6 weeks; deployment phased 30-60 days.
Quarterly drift detection vs strategy mandate.
Annual review: three-way (manager, RM, client).
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