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,…

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…