The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), in collaboration with Institute of Company Secretaries in India (ICSI) and National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), held a conference on “Understanding the Psychology of Scams: How to Avoid Fraudulent Schemes”, in New Delhi, on 5th September. 

This year  is the 7th Foundation Day of  IEPFA.

About IEPFA

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) was set up on September 7, 2016, under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, for administering the Investor Education and Protection Fund for making refunds of shares, unclaimed dividends, and matured deposits/debentures, among other things, to investors.

About NCAER
National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) is India’s oldest and largest independent economic think tank, 
NCAER was set up in 1956 to inform policy choices for both the public and private sectors. It is one of a few independent think tanks world-wide that combines rigorous economic analysis and policy outreach with deep data collection capabilities, particularly for large-scale household surveys. 

Key Takeaways
Substantial rise in female investor participation from 9 to 19 percent since IEPFA's establishment in 2016
IEPFA also unveils “Fundoo-nomics” board game and segment-wise one-page guides (OPGs) to enhabce financial literacy

There has been substantial rise in female investor participation from 9 to 19 percent since IEPFA's establishment in 2016