<h1>PFRDA Shifts Retirement Adviser Registration Online to Speed Up NPS Coverage; SEBI Advisers Exempt from Extra Certification.</h1> The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has transitioned the registration process for Retirement Advisers from a physical to an online format, allowing applicants to submit applications and upload required documents digitally. This change aims to expedite processing times. PFRDA is registering Retirement Advisers to expand National Pension System (NPS) coverage by facilitating subscriber onboarding and providing advisory services. Eligible entities include individuals, firms, corporations, and registered trusts or societies. Certification is required from NISM and FPSB India, except for SEBI-registered Investment Advisers who can apply directly without additional certification.