IFSCA Guidance Framework on Sustainable Deposits & Sustainable Lending: A Practical Roadmap for IFSC Entities Sustainable Finance in India & GIFT IFSC: Context and Regulatory Imperative Sustainable finance has moved decisively from being a voluntary, reputation-driven initiative to a structured regulatory priority across global financial markets. Environmental, Social and Governance…

Algorithmic Trading in GIFT City IFSC: Regulatory Framework, Compliance Requirements & Market Impact Introduction, Background & Need for Regulation Algorithmic trading has transformed the way modern financial markets operate. Globally, a significant portion of equity and derivatives trading is now executed through automated systems that rely on pre-defined algorithms rather…

FIU-IND Registration for IFSC Entities: What Changed, What Breaks, and How to Fix It For many years, FIU-IND registration was treated as a procedural formality—something to be “completed in due course” once operations were underway. In the GIFT IFSC environment, that approach is no longer viable. Two regulatory interventions have…

AML Audit in GIFT IFSC: From Regulatory Expectation to Board Assurance GIFT IFSC has positioned India on the global financial map. With cross-border transactions, international investors, and complex financial structures becoming the norm, regulatory expectations in IFSC are fundamentally different from domestic financial centres. In this environment, AML is no…

AML Compliance for Regulated Entities in GIFT IFSC – From Policy to Practice GIFT IFSC has emerged as India’s global financial gateway—hosting international brokers, fund managers, banks, fintech platforms, insurers, and cross-border service providers. Unlike domestic financial centres, IFSC entities operate in a jurisdiction designed for global capital, international clients,…