The India Fintech Foundation has launched a formal bid to be recognized as a self-regulatory organization.If approved, it will be the second SRO after the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment to receive recognition from the RBI.The IFF is founded by members of Fintech Convergence Council, including industry leaders and former RBI personnel.The RBI has emphasized the need for self-regulation in the fintech sector similar to the microfinance industry.