FIU-India Sign MoUs with SEBI & PFRDA

Current Context: On 16 April 2026, FIU-India signed MoUs with SEBI and PFRDA in New Delhi to strengthen data sharing and curb financial crimes.

• Signatories: Amit Mohan Govil (Director, FIU-IND), Sandip Pradhan (Whole Time Member, SEBI), Randip Singh Jagpal (Whole Time Member, PFRDA, in presence of Chairperson Sivasubramanian Ramann).
• Objective: To dismantle information silos and enhance AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and CFT (Combating Financing of Terrorism) frameworks.

Key Provisions:

• Direct intelligence exchange between agencies.
• Identification and dissemination of red-flag indicators for suspicious transactions.
• Appointment of nodal officers for 24/7 coordination and quarterly risk review meetings.
• Alignment with Egmont Group principles for international cooperation.
• Joint capacity-building programs and training for regulated entities.

Question:

Q.1 Which organization signed MoUs with SEBI and PFRDA on 16 April 2026 to strengthen data sharing?
a) RBI
b) Enforcement Directorate
c) FIU-India
d) CBI

Answer: c) FIU-India is the national agency responsible for analyzing financial intelligence related to suspicious transactions.