RBI Enhances Fintech Oversight with SRO Framework, AI-Based Fraud Detection and Cyber Safety Measures



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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is bolstering the fintech sector through a new Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) framework, aimed at setting standards and ensuring ethical conduct. To combat fraud, AI-based monitoring is being used for UPI transactions, and enhanced cyber safety measures are in place, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. These initiatives, alongside consumer protection portals and helplines, aim to safeguard users in the evolving digital financial landscape.

Government and RBI Strengthen Fintech Ecosystem with Enhanced Regulatory Frameworks Consumer Protection Actions Measures include strengthening Cyber Safety with DPDP Act, AI-Based Fraud Detection National Cybercrime Reporting Mechanisms The Government has been constantly engaging with the financ
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FAQ :

The RBI has issued a 'Framework for Self-Regulatory Organisation(s) in the FinTech Sector' (SRO-FT framework) to establish regulatory standards, promote ethical conduct, and ensure market integrity among its members.

The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) provides a fraud monitoring solution that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) based models to generate alerts and decline suspicious transactions for UPI payments.

Cyber safety is being strengthened through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and its rules, along with Master Directions on Digital Payment Security Controls and the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.

Citizens can report cyber incidents, including illegal loan apps, through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (www.cybercrime.gov.in) or by calling the National Cybercrime Helpline number '1930'.

The Regulatory Sandbox framework allows for the testing of new and innovative financial products or services in a controlled environment, with or without regulatory relaxations.




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