SEBI Proposes Two-Year Dormancy Period for Demat Accounts
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What happened
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is discussing a proposal to introduce a uniform two-year dormancy period for demat accounts, aligning them with existing rules for trading accounts. This classification would apply to accounts that have had no activity for two years. The proposal aims to address concerns regarding the potential misuse of long-unused accounts for fraudulent transactions.
Why it matters
The regulatory change is intended to mitigate risks associated with accounts being exploited as mule accounts or being vulnerable to cyberattacks across the securities market. While dormant classification would not mean the loss of securities ownership, investors would be required to complete verification formalities before resuming transactions.
Who's involved
- Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaProposing the uniform dormancy period for demat accounts
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Demat dormancy rules could change pension fund compliance for PFRDAPFRDA may face new compliance requirements if demat dormancy rules passPossible
- RBI may coordinate on SEBI's proposed demat dormancy rulesRBI may need to coordinate on SEBI's proposed demat dormancy rulesPossible
- Zerodha may need to update procedures for dormant demat accountsZerodha may need to update procedures to manage new dormancy rulesPossible