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NPS Central launched: Subscribers can now access CRA, pension fund and PoP services at single perform
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has rolled out NPS Central, a transformative digital platform designed for hassle-free management of National Pension System accounts.
Now easier to enrol for NPS: Pension body launches StAR NPS for online onboarding
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has launched a new digital platform called StAR NPS. This platform, developed by BSE Technologies, allows Points of Presence to onboard National Pension System subscribers digitally. The process includes electronic data collection and KYC verification. Subscribers can make their first contribution through the platform, leading to PRAN generation.
NPS onboarding latest guidelines: PFRDA explains in details how one can enrol for National Pension System
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has introduced new guidelines for National Pension System onboarding. Subscribers can now register through digital or physical channels. The process includes robust KYC verification using various face-to-face and non-face-to-face methods. Simplified onboarding is available via CKYC identifiers and existing bank KYC records. This aims to make NPS enrollment seamless and inclusive for all.
Here’s how to access your demat holdings in Digilocker
Starting April 1, 2025, investors can access demat and mutual fund holdings via DigiLocker, following SEBI’s initiative to reduce unclaimed assets and streamline account management through digital integration.
Investors can store, access demat account, mutual fund documents in DigiLocker
Investors can store and access their demat account statements and mutual fund holdings through DigiLocker beginning April 1. The initiative will reduce unclaimed assets in the Indian securities market and enhance investor protection.
Unclaimed assets may soon be past, Digilocker to now store details of your shares, mutual funds
From April 2025, DigiLocker users can store and access details of their demat and mutual fund holdings. This new feature aims to tackle the issue of unclaimed financial assets and ease the process of asset transmission to legal heirs. Nominees will gain read-only access to vital financial information upon the user's death.
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Unclaimed financial assets to reduce: Good news for nominees as SEBI partners with DigiLocker for smooth access to account of deceased
SEBI has partnered with DigiLocker to allow nominees access to the financial assets of deceased individuals. This initiative will help in easy retrieval of mutual fund and demat account statements, reducing the quantum of unidentified and unclaimed assets. The process involves nomination and notification through the already popular Digilocker, which already holds Aadhaar, PAN Card and more.
Sebi allows storage, access of demat, mutual fund holdings in DigiLocker. Check 4 benefits
SEBI has integrated DigiLocker to help investors securely store and access their demat and mutual fund holdings. The initiative simplifies asset management, enhances transparency, and ensures seamless access for nominees, addressing the issue of unclaimed securities in the market.
NPS video customer identification process: How to do video KYC for NPS from your home
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) allows the Video Customer Identification Process (V-CIP) for National Pension System (NPS) account operations, enabling remote subscriber verification and streamlining tasks like account opening and exits without physical presence.
NPS Statement via DigiLocker: How to access NPS account statement using DigiLocker
The PFRDA is pleased to announce that NPS subscribers will be able to download their NPS Account Transaction Statement from DigiLocker for quick access and examine their pension wealth.
India’s pension sector shows scope for growth as economy transitions to high-middle-income nation: Eco Survey
At the state level, the benefit of the Employees State Insurance Corporation pension scheme was extended to even those who have lost earning members due to Covid-19. Dependent family members of such persons were entitled to a pension equivalent to 90% of the average daily wage drawn by the worker as per the existing norms. The insurance benefits under the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance scheme were also enhanced and liberalised.
NPS: 5 key measures taken by PFRDA to enhance the NPS subscribers accessibility
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)has taken various measures to ease the accessibility of NPS and APY to subscribers. Here are some of the measures.
NPS death claim: Video-based identification allowed for verification of legal heir, nominee
The PFRDA has decided to permit intermediaries to use technological intervention by using Video Based Customer Identification Process (VCIP) as an additional due diligence mechanism.
How to open NPS account online
National Pension System (NPS) is government scheme to offer pension during the retirement years. The scheme offers various benefits under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Earlier the process of opening the NPS account was partially online. However, now an individual can open the NPS account completely online. Read on to know the step-by-step guide for opening of NPS account.
How to open NPS account using driving license issued in DigiLocker
According to a PFRDA press release, individuals can now open or update their National Pension Scheme (NPS) accounts using their driving licences produced in DigiLocker or update addresses.
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PFRDA looks to offer guaranteed pension programme under NPS
"The Minimum Assured Return Scheme is under development. Tentatively, we may start from September 30," PFRDA Chairperson Supratim Bandyopadhyay told reporters in Bengaluru on Friday.
3 benefits of using Digilocker for NPS subscribers
Central Record Keeping Agencies (CRAs) appointed by PFRDA have linked their systems with DigiLocker in order to give Subscriber Centric Services, allowing pensioners to now benefit from DigiLocker.
Bank of India with PFRDA launches platform for opening NPS account via mobile phone
PFRDA chairman Supratim Bandhyopadhyay inaugurated the digital platform in presence of A K Das, MD & CEO, Bank of India, and Swarup Dasgupta, executive director of the bank. The digital process of account opening is simple, fast and completely paperless, making it easier for the customers to open the new account in just a few clicks. Further, new subscribers can also make additional contributions through QR code, the release said.
Aadhaar key ID layer for India-first innovations: UIDAI CEO Saurabh Garg
India has generated 133 crore Aadhaar IDs till date, he said while speaking at the week-long Digital Week hosted by MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology).
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