Perspectives on regulation, markets, compliance and GIFT IFSC
GIFT IFSC Widens Access Through Proposed Secondary Listing of Global ETFs
Overview Global Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are set to gain easier access to Indian and non-resident Indian (NRI) investors, as the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) seeks feedback on a new…
Read insight →Government exempts IFSC GIFT City units from licensing requirement for chartering foreign vessels
OVERVIEW India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its maritime financial services ecosystem by exempting eligible International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) units in GIFT City from the…
Read insight →IFSCA Mandates Certification Course for KMPs and Employees
OVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has issued two circulars outlining mandatory certification requirements for key managerial personnel (KMPs) and employees in fund management…
Read insight →GIFT IFSC Moves Toward a Unified KYC Ecosystem
OVERVIEW Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance is one of the foundational elements of financial sector regulation and a critical part of customer onboarding in financial services. Every regulated financial entity is…
Read insight →IFSCA Pension Fund Regulations, 2026
OVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has notified the IFSCA (Pension Fund) Regulations, 2026, establishing a comprehensive framework for the registration, regulation, and supervision…
Read insight →Cyber Security & Resilience Guidelines for Market Infrastructure Institutions
OVERVIEW On April 20, 2026, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (“IFSCA”) issued a landmark circular introducing Guidelines on Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience for Market Infrastructure…
Read insight →IFSCA (TechFin and Ancillary Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
OVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), vide notification dated 5th May 2026, amended the International Financial Services Centres Authority (TechFin and Ancillary Services) Regulations,
Read insight →Regulatory Framework for Managing General Agents in IFSC
OVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), through its press release dated May 11, 2026, announced that it had approved the draft IFSCA (Managing General Agents) Regulations, 2026 (“MGA…
Read insight →Cyber Security Audit Under the IFSCA Framework
OVERVIEW A cyber security audit is an independent and systematic assessment of an entity’s cyber security governance framework, information systems, policies, procedures, and technical controls. Its primary objective is
Read insight →IFSCA Enforcement Framework and Regulatory Actions
OVERVIEW Strong regulation that holds individuals and entities accountable and deters misconduct promotes public confidence in financial services and is a key factor in the development of efficient markets, financial…
Read insight →Comprehensive Compliance Framework Introduced for Broker Dealers and Clearing Members
OVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has issued the “Master Circular for Broker Dealers and Clearing Members” on May 12, 2026, with the objective of consolidating the regulatory…
Read insight →IFSCA Informal Guidance on Global and Regional Corporate Treasury Centres in the IFSC
OVERVIEW Global and Regional Corporate Treasury Centres (GRCTCs) allow multinational groups to centralise their treasury operations within the GIFT City IFSC under the IFSCA (Finance Company) Regulations, 2021. The…
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