SEBI–FIU-IND MoU to Boost Coordination Against Money Laundering

Press Release No.26/2026, Dated 16.04.2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) to enhance cooperation in implementing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and related rules.

1. Objective of the MoU

The collaboration aims to:

• Strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) enforcement in the securities market
• Improve detection and prevention of financial crimes
• Enhance regulatory coordination and intelligence sharing

2. Data Sharing and Information Exchange

• The MoU enables regular sharing of data and information between SEBI and FIU-IND
• Facilitates:

1. 1. Identification of suspicious transactions
   2. Tracking of illicit financial flows
   3. Better risk assessment and monitoring

3. Strengthening Regulatory Oversight

The arrangement will:

• Improve coordination between financial and market regulators
• Enable timely and effective action against fraud
• Support compliance with PMLA obligations by market participants

4. Impact on Securities Market

The initiative is expected to:

• Enhance transparency and integrity of the securities market
• Reduce instances of money laundering and fraud
• Strengthen investor confidence

5. Conclusion

The SEBI–FIU MoU marks a significant step towards a collaborative, intelligence-driven regulatory approach, reinforcing India’s efforts to combat financial crime and ensure a robust compliance ecosystem in the securities market.

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