RBI proposes mandatory demat for securitisation notes
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Economy
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Why in news
The RBI has proposed draft amendments requiring all securitisation notes to be issued and transferred only in demat form. This move aims to improve market efficiency and transparency in the securitisation market.
Background
Securitisation notes are debt instruments backed by a pool of assets. Currently, they can be held in physical or demat form. The RBI's proposal seeks to standardize the process.
Key facts
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RBI proposes mandatory demat form for all securitisation notes.
Aims to improve market efficiency and transparency.
Minimum investment ticket size remains Rs 1 crore.
Draft amendments have been proposed by RBI.
Securitisation notes are debt instruments backed by asset pools.
Prelims pointers
- RBI: Reserve Bank of India
- Demat: Dematerialised form
- Securitisation notes
- Minimum investment: Rs 1 crore
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of dematerialisation in enhancing transparency in financial markets.
- Examine the impact of RBI's proposal on the securitisation market and investors.