SEBI Allows OBPPs to Offer Products Regulated by RBI IRDAI IFSCA PFRDA
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Monetary policy, RBI & banking· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
SEBI has expanded the scope for Online Bond Platforms (OBPPs) to offer products regulated by multiple financial bodies, aiming to deepen the capital markets.
Background
SEBI now permits OBPPs to offer products regulated by RBI, IRDAI, IFSCA, and PFRDA. The framework includes bonds under Sections 54EC and 85 of tax acts and requires OBPPs to appoint a compliance officer and label international instruments.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, regulates the securities market.
- BodyIRDAI: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India.
- BodyIFSCA: International Financial Services Centres Authority.
- BodyPFRDA: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority.
- FactSections 54EC and 85 of tax acts relate to tax-saving bonds and capital gains.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of Online Bond Platforms (OBPPs) can enhance retail participation in the Indian debt market and the regulatory challenges involved.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market deepening and liquidity
- Regulatory oversight and investor protection
- Digital inclusion in financial markets
Keywords: Capital Market · Regulatory Framework · Financial Inclusion · Asset Allocation · Compliance
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