Conflict of Interest Policy for New IFSC Entities: IFSCA Compliance Framework, Disclosure Requirements, and Governance Guide Introduction: Importance of Conflict of Interest Policy under IFSCA Regulations As financial services activity continues to grow in GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), regulatory expectations around governance, transparency, and ethical conduct have…

Grievance Redressal Policy for IFSC Registered Entities: IFSCA Complaint Handling and Escalation Framework Introduction: Why a Structured Grievance Redressal Policy Matters in IFSC With the rapid growth of financial services in GIFT IFSC, investor protection and regulatory credibility have become central pillars of the ecosystem. Entities regulated by the International…

Risk Management Policy for IFSC Registered Entities: Framework, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance Guide Introduction: The Central Role of Risk Management in IFSC-Regulated Entities Entities registered in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) operate within a highly regulated, globally integrated financial ecosystem. Whether functioning as fund management entities, broker-dealers, distribution intermediaries,…

Rights Issue Framework in IFSC: Understanding the Proposed IFSCA Regulations for Listed Entities Introduction: Capital Raising by Listed Entities in IFSC The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City has emerged as a strategic hub for global financial markets, enabling international capital flows, cross-border listings, and innovative financial products.…

Cyber Security Now Mandatory for V-CIP in GIFT IFSC: IFSCA’s October 2025 AML/KYC Amendment Explained Introduction: A Major Compliance Shift for IFSC Regulated Entities The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) continues to strengthen the regulatory framework governing entities operating in GIFT IFSC, Gandhinagar, with the objective of ensuring global…

Electronic Trading Platforms (ETPs) in IFSC: Understanding the Draft IFSCA Regulatory Framework Introduction: Why ETPs Matter for IFSC Financial Markets Global financial markets are increasingly driven by technology-enabled trading infrastructure. Institutional investors, banks, and market intermediaries rely heavily on electronic trading systems to execute transactions efficiently across asset classes. In…

IFSCA Revises Fee Structure for IFSC Entities – Effective FY 2026–27 The International Financial Services Centres Authority has issued a comprehensive circular dated March 02, 2026 revising the fee structure applicable to entities operating or intending to operate in IFSC. The revised framework will be effective from FY 2026–27 onwards…

Cyber Security Audit in IFSC: Who Should Conduct It, When It’s Required & How It Works [Applicable for FY 2025-26] As GIFT IFSC continues to position itself as a globally competitive financial hub, cyber security has become a core regulatory priority rather than a purely technical function. Financial institutions operating…

Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Policy for IFSC Entities: Mandatory IFSCA Compliance Framework under 2025 Guidelines Introduction: Cyber Security is Now a Core Compliance Requirement in IFSC The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City has rapidly emerged as a global hub for cross-border financial services, fund management, fintech,…

Why AML Policy is Mandatory for IFSC Entities in GIFT City: Regulatory Requirement, Objectives, and Compliance Guide Introduction: AML Compliance is Foundational for IFSC Operations The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City has been established as a global financial hub, attracting banks, capital market intermediaries, fund management entities,…