SEBI and Google Partner to Introduce Verified Badges for Financial Apps
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What happened
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is partnering with Google to introduce special verified badges on the Google Play Store. This initiative is designed to help users identify genuine SEBI-related applications. SEBI is also expanding investor protection efforts by launching a WhatsApp channel and the SCORES 2.0 portal for registering complaints.
From theindianawaaz.com
Why it matters
This partnership is part of SEBI's broader effort to protect investors from online financial fraud and scams. By verifying official apps, the regulator aims to increase investor awareness and ensure safer investments within the securities market.
From theindianawaaz.com
Who's involved
- Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaRegulator working to protect investors from financial fraud
- GoogleTechnology company providing the Google Play Store platform
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The entities involved
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Securities and Exchange Board of India
registration authority
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Google
American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
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