FIU-IND Registration for IFSC Entities: What Changed, What Breaks, and How to Fix It For many years, FIU-IND registration for IFSC entities 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…

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,…

Accounting & Financial Reporting for IFSC Registered Companies in GIFT City Introduction – Why Accounting in IFSC is Different GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) represents India’s gateway to global finance. Unlike traditional Indian businesses, IFSC registered companies operate in a highly regulated, cross-border environment governed by both Indian…

IFSCA Global In-House Centres (GIC) Regulations, 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Financial Institutions Introduction & Regulatory Background India’s ambition to emerge as a global financial hub has taken a decisive step forward with the introduction of the IFSCA Global In-House Centres (GIC) Regulations, 2025. These regulations provide a robust and…

IFSCA BATF Service Provider Registration in GIFT City A Comprehensive Regulatory Guide for Book-keeping, Accounting, Taxation and Financial Crime Compliance Services Introduction & Regulatory Background GIFT City International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) has steadily evolved into a global hub not only for capital markets and fund management, but also for…

Valuation Requirements under IFSCA Fund Management Entity (FME) Regulations, 2025 Valuation as a Core Regulatory Obligation under the FME Framework Valuation occupies a central position in the regulatory architecture governing Fund Management Entities (FMEs) operating in India’s International Financial Services Centres (IFSC), particularly under the IFSCA Fund Management Entity (FME)…