RBI Halts JM Financial's Share & Debenture Financing
Regulatory Action Against JM Financial
Inadequate Credit Underwriting Process
Limited review revealed inadequate credit underwriting processes by JM Financial, with financing extended against minimal margins. Company also operated application for subscription, demat accounts, & bank accounts on behalf of customers without direct involvement, raising governance issues.
RBI's directive to JM Financial follows its decision to halt IIFL Finance's gold loan operations. Concerns regarding deviations in gold purity & weight certification prompted regulatory action, showcasing RBI's commitment to enforcing stringent measures across financial institutions to safeguard investor interests.
RBI's Stringent Measures Across Financial Institutions
JM Financial's dual role as both lender & borrower, facilitated through Power of Attorney (POA) arrangements, raised serious regulatory concerns. Operating bank accounts using PO breached regulatory guidelines, posing governance issues detrimental to customer interests.
Dual Role of JM Financial Raises Concerns
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