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...
The circular directs all banking units to implement the provisions of Sections 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 under IFSCA’s supervisory powers.
The circular removes certain statutory lending restrictions for foreign bank IBUs while imposing stricter safeguards for director-related loans and corporate buy-back financing.
A detailed overview of how GIFT City is transforming into a world-class financial hub with 1,000+ entities, strong regulation, tax incentives, and cutting-edge infrastructure driving India’s global competitiveness.
The draft Master Circular consolidates all SEBI and IFSCA guidelines governing Broker Dealers and Clearing Members in IFSCs. It aims to simplify compliance and create a unified regulatory framework under the new CMI Regulations, 2025.
The draft guidelines aim to allow responsibly sourced gold from accredited Indian and global refineries on IIBX, promoting transparency, supply chain due diligence, and ethical bullion trading.
IFSCA allows IFSC Insurance Offices to raise invoices in any contract currency, but fund realization must be in specified foreign currencies, ensuring compliance and smoother transactions.
Explores IFSCA’s draft guidelines requiring MIIs to strengthen governance, access controls, network security, and cyber resilience. Highlights the need for advanced safeguards due to systemic market risks.
The circular requires GAPs and IBs to display detailed risk notices at every client login, ensuring investors understand key risks before accessing foreign markets.
The IFSCA has proposed widening the definition of Lloyd’s Service Companies to include group entities and members of Lloyd’s syndicates. The key takeaway is an expanded promoter base aimed at strengthening the IFSC insurance market.
New rules require designated directors and principal officers of regulated entities to complete a specialized AML/CFT certification. The directive ensures stronger compliance with IFSCA guidelines.
