Perspectives on regulation, markets, compliance and GIFT IFSC
Navigating India’s Alternative Investment Landscape
Introduction to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are privately pooled investment vehicles in India, distinct from mutual funds and collective investment schemes, designed to cater…
Read insight →PRIMARY MARKET CONFERENCE , GSMC 1.0: A SUCCESSFUL DEBUT
AT GIFT IFSC OVERVIEW IFSC has strong infrastructure and regulation, and aims to boost financial activity, as discussed at a recent primary markets conference. Key strategies discussed in the primary markets conference…
Read insight →GIFT IFSC: A Strategic Alternative to Traditional Financial Centers
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC OVERVIEW GIFT IFSC (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) provides investors with a compelling alternative to established financial hubs like Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong.…
Read insight →HDFC Bank Drives Innovation with First Gold Forward Deal
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC overview HDFC Bank has executed its first gold forward deal from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), becoming the first Indian lender to do so. The transaction was
Read insight →Regulatory Advancements And Market Innovations
TRANSFORMING GIFT IFSC OVERVIEW IFSCA & NSE IX Pioneering Innovations at GIFT IFSC: IFSCA Informal Guidance Scheme, 2024: Operational from January 1, 2025, this scheme enables stakeholders to seek clarifications on…
Read insight →Global Universities Find a Home in GIFT City: Shaping the Future of Education and Innovation
Key provisions Introduced in October 2022, the regulations permit foreign universities to establish branch campuses in GIFT City with relaxed regulatory conditions. Universities can repatriate funds in freely…
Read insight →Alphard Maritime to Launch $500 Million Shipping Fund in GIFT City
OVERVIEW: In a significant development for the Indian shipping industry, Alphard Maritime Group, a leading global player in the maritime sector, has unveiled plans to establish a $500 million shipping fund at Gujarat…
Read insight →GIFT IFSC Insights September 2024
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Read insight →Infosys and Wipro to Establish Major Fintech Operations in GIFT City
OVERVIEW: India's financial sector is set to witness a significant transformation as two of its IT giants, Infosys and Wipro, are establishing fintech hubs in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Both…
Read insight →Trading and Settlement of Soverign Green Bonds in IFSC GIFT City
Trading and Settlement of Sovereign Green Bonds in IFSC GIFT City OVERVIEW: The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued a circular on the trading and settlement of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs)
Read insight →Standard Chartered Executes First Gold Hedge Deal in GIFT City
OVERVIEW: Standard Chartered Bank has made a significant move by completing its first over-the-counter (OTC) derivative deal to hedge gold prices from GIFT City. This deal is a major step forward for India's financial…
Read insight →ASK Wealth Advisors Launches India Opportunities Fund in GIFT City
OVERVIEW: ASK Private Wealth, part of the Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, has launched the ASK Wealth Advisors (ASKWA) India Opportunities Fund in GIFT City. This open-ended Category III…
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