Question

Distinguish between Regulators and Intermediaries.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Basis of Distinction	Regulators	Intermediaries
1.	Meaning	Authorities which regulate intermediaries	Middlemen between the corporate sector/business firms and investors/consumers, etc.
2.	Nature	Official agencies	Unofficial or private agencies
3.	Appointment	Appointment by the Government	Not appointed by the Government
4.	Motive	Social	Economic
5.	Example	SEBI	Stockbrokers