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Accounts with no contributions for four consecutive quarters will be classified as dormant and charged reduced AMC. This lower fee continues until the account becomes active again.
The authority clarified AMC alignment between Tier I and Tier II accounts to ensure uniformity. It also exempted low-balance accounts and simplified charge applicability.
The agreements introduce structured protocols for intelligence sharing and monitoring compliance under PMLA. The ruling highlights the importance of coordinated oversight in tackling financial crimes.
The issue involved enhancing the existing NPS Swasthya scheme. The circular introduces PoC 2 with revised features to improve flexibility and evaluate the scheme under varied conditions.
PFRDA introduced multiple NAVs to reflect different fee structures for government and non-government subscribers. The change ensures accurate charge allocation but temporarily restricts certain transactions during transition.
The circular allows PoPs to engage new categories like professionals, fintechs, and rural agents as Pension Agents. The key takeaway is expanded outreach with strict compliance responsibility on PoPs.
Authorities cautioned investors about entities promising monthly returns on deposits without regulatory approval, advising the public to deal only with registered pension intermediaries.
PFRDA has revised the charge structure for Points of Presence under NPS schemes, introducing onboarding and AUM-based annual charges. The circular also clarifies exemptions for e-NPS subscribers and dormant accounts.
PFRDA issued a circular revising PoP charges under NPS after reclassifying corporates into Government Entities and Legal Entities. A 0.20% annual charge on AUM will apply to legal entities.
PFRDA has introduced a new framework reclassifying corporate participants in NPS into Government Entities and Legal Entities. The circular mandates certification and compliance requirements, failing which entities will face corporate-sector charges.