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The recent notification RBI/2023-24/76 DoR.FIN.REC.52/03.10.123/2023-24 dated October 26, 2023, from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), marks a significant step in the evolving landscape of India’s financial information management and the broader FinTech ecosystem. Addressed to all regulated entities of the bank, this directive underscores a pivotal revision in the Account Aggregator (AA) framework, specifically in the context of the Financial Information Provider (FIP). This article delves into the intricacies of this development, exploring its implications, background, and future prospects.
The Account Aggregator framework, introduced under the Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Account Aggregator (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016, revolutionized the way financial data is shared in India. Designed to enable consent-based data sharing and ease of financial information access, AAs became instrumental in creating a more integrated, transparent financial services landscape. The role of FIPs in this structure is crucial, as they are the entities that hold and potentially share the financial information of individuals upon their consent.
The latest RBI notification heralds a significant shift: the replacement of ‘Pension Fund’ with ‘Central Recordkeeping Agency’ (CRA) as the FIP in the AA ecosystem. Let’s unpack this change:
The inclusion of CRAs as FIPs within the AA framework is more than a regulatory update; it’s a strategic move towards a more interconnected and transparent financial ecosystem in India. It reflects an understanding of the evolving financial needs of individuals, particularly in the realm of retirement planning. This change not only streamlines access to pension-related financial information but also signals a broader shift towards a future-oriented financial planning culture in the country.
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