Perspectives on regulation, markets, compliance and GIFT IFSC
IFSCA Advisory on Heightened Cyber Security Risks arising from Frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models
IFSCA Advisory on Heightened Cyber Security Risks arising from Frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models oVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), through a Circular dated 4 June 2026,…
Read insight →IFSC Banking Units allowed access to International Payment system
Regulatory Framework for IFSC Banking Units in Global Payment Ecosystems OVERVIEW This circular is issued under the authority granted by Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 and Section 13 of the…
Read insight →IFSCA Launches Framework for Co-Investment by Existing Schemes at GIFT IFSC
Strengthening the Investment Ecosystem at India’s IFSC OVERVIEW GIFT IFSC has witnessed remarkable growth in its fund management ecosystem, with over 160 Fund Management Entities (FMEs) and more than 250 schemes…
Read insight →SEBI Eases Entry for Stock Brokers into GIFT City IFSC
Streamlined Framework Allows Operations Without Prior Approval Overview In a major facilitative move, SEBI has announced that Stock Brokers are no longer required to seek prior approval to operate in the International…
Read insight →Vault Managers: Ensuring Compliance with CDD and Supply Chain Integrity
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC overview Vault Managers in GIFT City IFSC must ensure compliance with Customer Due Diligence (CDD) under the IFSCA KYC/AML-CFT Guidelines, 2022, and maintain Supply Chain…
Read insight →IFSC Drafts Regulations to Boost TechFin and Ancillary Services
IN GIFT CITY OVERVIEW TechFin entities are technology-first firms that are stepping into the financial services space, unlike traditional financial institutions that later adopt technology. TechFins like AI startups and
Read insight →Strengthening Trade Finance: Revised ITFS Guidelines & Compliance Updates
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC overview The ITFS is a digital platform in GIFT City IFSC that enables trade finance activities like factoring, bill discounting, and reverse factoring. Participants on the ITFS…
Read insight →Urgent: IFSC Entities Must Ensure Regulatory Compliance!
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC Compliance Alert for IFSC Regulated Entities Attention IFSC regulated entities! Some entities are operating without valid IFSCA licenses and SEZ Act, 2005 approvals, violating…
Read insight →SEBI’s New Mutual Fund Regulations What Investors Need to Know!
Transforming Financial Services in India The rules AMCs must deploy funds raised through NFOs within 30 business days of unit allotment. SEBI has approved Digi-Locker integration, allowing mutual fund investors to…
Read insight →GIFT City Enhances Business Landscape with Liquor Policy Relaxation and IFSCA Fee Revisions
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC overview In April 2025, IFSCA introduced fee changes for fund managers, payment providers, and finance companies, while also updating turnover definitions and setting a…
Read insight →IFSCA's 23rd Meeting: Key Policy Changes & Compliance Updates
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC OVERVIEW The 23rd meeting of the IFSCA Authority was held on March 26, 2025, at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), where significant regulatory updates were…
Read insight →New Cyber Security Framework for IFSC Regulated Entities
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC OVERVIEW IFSCA has issued guidelines to strengthen Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience for Regulated Entities (REs) in IFSCs. The guidelines protect IT systems, secure data,…
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