FIU-India Sign MoUs with SEBI & PFRDA to Strengthen Data Sharing and Curb Financial Crimes
On 16 April 2026, Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to enhance data sharing, strengthen fraud detection, and curb money laundering and terror financing.
About the MoUs:
FIU-IND–SEBI: The MoU strengthens coordination, intelligence sharing, and securities market surveillance through regular exchange of financial data, reporting procedures, and cooperation with foreign Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).
FIU-IND–PFRDA: Under the agreement, both organisations will designate dedicated nodal officers, along with alternates, to ensure seamless coordination and communication.

• It also enables the exchange of financial intelligence with global counterparts in accordance with the Egmont Group principles for information sharing.

Framework: The MoUs operate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), Prevention of Money Laundering (PML) Rules 2005, and Egmont Principles of Information Exchange, while ensuring effective supervision.