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,…

Accredited Investors in IFSC: Eligibility Criteria, Certification Process, and Compliance Guide under IFSCA Regulations Introduction and Regulatory Framework The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City has emerged as India’s gateway for global capital flows, offering a competitive regulatory and tax environment aligned with international financial centres. As the…

Mandatory Policies for New IFSC Entities in GIFT City: IFSCA Compliance Framework to Start Operations Establishing a business in GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) offers access to a globally competitive regulatory and tax environment. However, registration with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) is only the first…

IFSCA Net Worth Certification and Annual Audit Framework for Global Access Providers The International Financial Services Centres Authority has reinforced its supervisory oversight over Global Access Providers operating in GIFT IFSC. Through its circular dated 12 February 2026 prescribing a standard Net Worth Certificate format and issuing an indicative annual…

ISINs in IFSC: New IFSCA Directions, Compliance Impact & Transition Roadmap India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City continues to mature as a globally competitive financial hub. A critical pillar of this evolution is the development of a self-contained, robust market infrastructure aligned with international best practices. In…

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 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…