Finance : The article explains the educational qualifications, experience requirements, and certifications mandated for Principal Officers o...
Income Tax : Form 148 introduces a compulsory quarterly filing requirement for IFSC units reporting all remittances to non-residents. The key t...
Corporate Law : The bill proposes extensive amendments across corporate laws, including LLPs, audits, and director regulations. It aims to improve...
Finance : The Union Budget 2026 extends tax deductions for IFSC units to 20 years and provides a concessional 15% tax rate post-holiday, str...
Income Tax : The proposed amendment doubles the deduction period for IFSC units. It offers long-term tax certainty to boost global competitiven...
Finance : The IFSCA clarified that retrocession and retention requirements apply to the entire gross reinsurance premium of IFSC Insurance O...
Finance : The authority observed that except life insurance, other insurance segments under IFSCA regulations align with the statutory defin...
Finance : IFSCA released a consultation paper proposing changes to premium-related regulations after the Insurance Act, 1938 was amended thr...
Finance : IFSCA approved draft Managing General Agents Regulations, 2026 to regulate registration and operations of MGAs in IFSCs. The frame...
Finance : The conference examined how regulatory flexibility and tax incentives are transforming GIFT-IFSC into a global treasury hub. It hi...
Finance : IFSCA clarified that IFSC Banking Units can avail voice broking services from registered TechFin and Ancillary Service Providers. ...
Finance : The International Financial Services Centres Authority clarified that existing ASPs and TechFin entities continuing operations und...
Finance : The updated IFSCA framework creates a detailed regulatory structure for ship leasing activities in IFSCs, including operating and ...
Finance : IFSCA consolidated the regulatory framework for Broker Dealers and Clearing Members in GIFT IFSC into a single Master Circular. Th...
Finance : IFSCA issued a circular explaining how Investment Advisers in the IFSC can provide implementation services for various financial p...
IFSCA clarified that IFSC Banking Units can avail voice broking services from registered TechFin and Ancillary Service Providers. The guidance aligns voice broking permissions with the IFSCA Banking Handbook and 2025 regulations.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority clarified that existing ASPs and TechFin entities continuing operations under transitional provisions must comply with the fee structure prescribed under the TAS Regulations framework. A one-time extension for fee remittance until May 31, 2026, was also provided.
The IFSCA clarified that retrocession and retention requirements apply to the entire gross reinsurance premium of IFSC Insurance Offices, including international business generated outside India. The guidance also explains compliance responsibilities of MGAs and foreign reinsurers.
The authority observed that except life insurance, other insurance segments under IFSCA regulations align with the statutory definition of general insurance business. The decision clarifies the legal position for re-insurance entities operating in IFSC jurisdictions.
The updated IFSCA framework creates a detailed regulatory structure for ship leasing activities in IFSCs, including operating and financial leases. The circular aims to strengthen India’s maritime finance ecosystem through GIFT City and other IFSCs.
The article explains the educational qualifications, experience requirements, and certifications mandated for Principal Officers of Fund Management Entities in IFSC-GIFT City. It highlights the regulatory emphasis on governance, investor protection, and operational oversight under the IFSCA framework.
IFSCA consolidated the regulatory framework for Broker Dealers and Clearing Members in GIFT IFSC into a single Master Circular. The framework covers registration, supervision, governance, cyber security, client protection and technology compliance.
IFSCA released a consultation paper proposing changes to premium-related regulations after the Insurance Act, 1938 was amended through the SBSR Act, 2025. The draft seeks to align IFSC regulations with the revised statutory definition of “premium.”
IFSCA issued a circular explaining how Investment Advisers in the IFSC can provide implementation services for various financial products. The circular prescribes different regulated channels for listed and unlisted products.
IFSCA approved draft Managing General Agents Regulations, 2026 to regulate registration and operations of MGAs in IFSCs. The framework introduces eligibility norms, capital requirements, audit obligations, and safeguards for policyholders.
