efficiency and simplifying the cost structure.
New Classification Framework
Previously, all organisations offering NPS through the corporate route were treated under a single category. With the revised approach, companies must now identify their classification based on their ownership and operational structure:
- Government Entities
- Legal Entities (Non-Government Organisations)
This segmentation is intended to align administrative processes and fee structures more effectively with the nature of the organisation.
Criteria for Government Entities
Organisations with government linkage can transition to the government NPS model, subject to meeting specific conditions:
- Transfer of their existing superannuation fund corpus to NPS within a one-year timeframe
- Capability to establish direct integration with the Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA)
Once these requirements are fulfilled, such entities will operate under the government NPS framework, which follows a distinct administrative and cost mechanism.
Revised Cost Structure for Legal Entities
For non-government organisations, PFRDA has introduced a revised fee model concerning Points of Presence (PoPs), which act as intermediaries for NPS services.
Key highlights include:
- An annual PoP service charge of 0.20% of assets under management (AUM)
- Charges will be adjusted through the Net Asset Value (NAV)
- Fee collection will take place on a quarterly basis
This approach ensures greater transparency and systematic cost recovery.
Exemption for Government Entities
Government entities will not be required to route their NPS operations through Points of Presence. Instead, they will directly interface with the Central Recordkeeping Agency, thereby eliminating intermediary involvement and reducing administrative complexity.
Summary
- PFRDA has introduced a new classification for the NPS corporate model effective January 1
- Organisations are now divided into government entities and legal (non-government) entities
- Government entities can migrate to the government NPS framework subject to defined conditions
- Legal entities will incur a PoP charge of 0.20% of AUM, adjusted via NAV and billed quarterly
- Government entities are exempt from PoP charges and will connect directly with the CRA
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