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Which agency framework replaced the separately registered sub-broker category for agents of Indian stock brokers?

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Which agency framework replaced the separately registered sub-broker category for agents of Indian stock brokers?

  1. Mutual fund trustee framework

  2. Depository participant framework

  3. Debenture trustee framework

  4. Authorised Person framework

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - Authorised Person framework

SEBI discontinued sub-brokers as a separately registered category in 2018-19, and former sub-brokers could continue as Authorised Persons of a registered stock broker or become trading members themselves. Debenture trustees, depository participants and mutual fund trustees are separate intermediaries.

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