PFRDA

Banks, insurers asked to create common module for new schemes

To roll out three new social security schemes announced in the Budget, the government has asked banks and insurers to develop a common infotech module by June.

Apr 05, 2015, 15:34 PM IST

NPS subsidy: PFRDA chief seeks extension beyond FY17

The pension fund regulator PFRDA has sought a time extension beyond the 2016-17 deadline for the government subsidy towards the 'Swavalamban' scheme so as to encourage more poor people to join the scheme.

Feb 04, 2015, 20:45 PM IST

PFRDA chief eyes 20% coverage of the poor by FY18

Pension fund regulator PFRDA Wednesday said it aims at increasing pension coverage for the deprived section to 15-20 percent over the next few years.

Jan 21, 2015, 23:40 PM IST

PFRDA sets up Bajpai panel to assess investment guidelines

Pension fund regulator PFRDA has set up an expert committee under the chairmanship of former Sebi chairman G N Bajpai to review investment guidelines for pension system, other than for government employees, and suggest changes to make the scheme more attractive.

Sep 19, 2014, 18:54 PM IST

FM hopeful of Parliament nod on Insurance Bill by year-end

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday expressed hope that long-pending Insurance Bill seeking to hike FDI cap to 49 percent will be passed by Parliament by the end of this year.

Aug 26, 2014, 15:41 PM IST