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FACE: India’s First Fintech SRO Expands Beyond Digital Lending

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The Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE), recognised by the RBI in July 2024 as India’s first Self-Regulatory Organisation for Fintech (SRO-FT), has emerged as a key industry body within just one year of recognition.

Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE)

The Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) is India’s first Self-Regulatory Organisation for Fintech, recognised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in July 2024.

Role
  • Acts as a key industry body for fintech companies in India.
  • Promotes consumer protection, transparency, and ethical practices within the fintech ecosystem.
  • Facilitates engagement between fintech players and regulators.

Self-Regulatory Organisation for Fintech (SRO-FT)

A Self-Regulatory Organisation for Fintech (SRO-FT) is an industry body empowered to create, monitor, and enforce standards for fintech companies under the supervision of RBI.

Key Features:
  • Autonomy: Operates independently but follows RBI oversight.
  • Regulatory Functions:
    • Sets industry-wide codes of conduct and operational standards.
    • Monitors compliance and ensures ethical fintech practices.
    • Addresses consumer grievances and promotes transparency.
  • Objectives:
    • Protect consumer interests.
    • Promote responsible innovation in fintech.
    • Reduce regulatory burden on RBI while ensuring sectoral integrity.

FACE as SRO-FT:

  • FACE is the first recognised SRO for fintech in India.
  • Works to empower consumers and ensure fintech firms follow best practices.
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