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) Regulations, 2025. These regulations provide a robust and forward-looking…

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) Regulations, 2025.…

TDS Compliance of IFSC Companies Introduction: Understanding TDS in the IFSC Context International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs), particularly GIFT City IFSC, have been positioned by the Government of India as globally competitive financial hubs offering tax efficiency, regulatory flexibility, and ease of doing cross-border business. While IFSC entities enjoy several…

TechFin and Ancillary Services in GIFT City: A Regulatory and Business Framework under IFSCA Introduction & Regulatory Framework GIFT City IFSC has evolved into a comprehensive international financial ecosystem, supporting not only regulated financial institutions but also the technology and support service providers that enable them to operate efficiently. As…

IFSCA ESG Ratings and Data Products Provider Registration in GIFT City: A Comprehensive Regulatory, Governance, and Compliance Guide Introduction & Regulatory Framework Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become central to global capital allocation, risk assessment, and investor decision-making. As GIFT City IFSC positions itself as an international hub…