Page 8 - Nps

NPS sees manifold increase in AUM, subscribers since 2010

NPS, regulated by PFRDA, is still not first choice for the private and corporate sector employees

Now, you don't need to submit form for NPS a/c if opened via Aadhaar

NPS is the government's flagship social security programme

Your Money: Central govt staff can now choose fund managers

When central govt staff choose fund manager, they'll need to review NPS portfolio performance

Start paying for NPS advice

Since there are many and complicated choices, retail investors stand to benefit

Regulator widens NPS reach

Aggressive fund suited for young, savvy investors, who found earlier 50% equity cap restrictive; observers suggest more needs to be done

Many choices make NPS complicated

Both debt and equity can be allocated in different proportions depending on your age and risk profile

PFRDA lowers minimum contribution to Rs 1,000 per year

Earlier, a subscriber had to contribute at least Rs 6,000 in a financial year (April-March) to keep the Tier-1 account running

PFRDA to launch campaign to plug 'information gaps' about NPS

Regulator to hold the 15-day campaign from June 27 in all nodal offices under central and state government

Two new NPS funds for different risk appetites

The aggressive life cycle fund will allow equity exposure of up to 75%, up from the current limit of 50%