1. Parties: Identification of the Fund Company/Asset Manager and the Distributor, including their registration details and regulatory licenses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the funds to be distributed and the parties' qualifications
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including regulatory terms specific to Pakistani law
4. Appointment and Scope: Terms of the distributor's appointment, territory coverage, and nature of the distribution relationship
5. Regulatory Compliance: Obligations to comply with SECP regulations, AML requirements, and other applicable laws
6. Distributor's Obligations: Core responsibilities including marketing, client onboarding, KYC procedures, and reporting
7. Fund Company's Obligations: Support, training, materials, and information to be provided to the distributor
8. Commission Structure: Details of compensation, including upfront and trailing commissions
9. Marketing and Promotion: Guidelines for marketing activities and approval processes for promotional materials
10. Reporting Requirements: Regular reporting obligations, including frequency and content of reports
11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
12. Data Protection: Handling of customer data and compliance with data protection laws
13. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and circumstances for termination
14. Post-Termination Obligations: Duties and restrictions following agreement termination
15. Indemnification: Mutual indemnification provisions for losses and claims
16. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes, including jurisdiction and governing law
17. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, and assignment
