RBI Releases Draft Framework For Fintech Sector Self-Regulatory Organisations
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Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a 'draft framework for recognizing Self-Regulatory Organizations (SRO) for the FinTech Sector' on Monday, outlining the characteristics of a FinTech SRO and including the required functions and governance standards.
FinTechs are significantly reshaping the landscape of financial services by streamlining processes, improving accessibility, and reducing costs. Achieving a healthy balance between facilitating innovation by the industry on the one hand, and meeting regulatory priorities in a manner that protects consumers and contains risk on the other, is crucial to optimizing the contribution of the FinTech sector, the RBI said. "Self-regulation within the FinTech sector is a preferred approach for achieving the desired balance," the central bank stated. According to the RBI draft framework, the SRO-FT would derive its strength from its membership, ensuring that it is truly representative of the FinTech s