Sebi, Financial Intelligence Unit-India Ink Pact to Enhance Anti-Money Laundering Cooperation
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Sebi Enhances Cooperation with Financial Intelligence Unit-India to Combat Money Laundering
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has signed an agreement with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-India) to boost cooperation in combating money laundering and fraud in the securities market. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on April 15, 2026, marking a significant step towards effectively implementing the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and related rules.
The MoU incorporates the Egmont principles of information exchange, a crucial aspect of ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes. Under this agreement, Sebi and FIU-India will share data and information on a regular basis to strengthen surveillance and curb fraudulent activities in the securities market. This cooperation is expected to enhance the overall security of the market and protect investors from illicit activities.
The agreement was signed by Amit Mohan Govil, Director of FIU-India, and Sandip Pradhan, Whole-Time Member of Sebi, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. The MoU came into force on April 15, 2026, and marks a significant milestone in Sebi's efforts to combat financial crimes and maintain market integrity.
| Entity | Comparison | |-------------|----------------| | Sebi | - | | FIU-India | - | | Sebi | Enhanced cooperation | | FIU-India | Enhanced cooperation | | Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 | Effective implementation | | Egmont principles of information exchange | Crucial aspect | | Surveillance | Strengthened |
