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...
A detailed consultation has been launched to gather suggestions on improving rules governing foreign university campuses in GIFT IFSC. The objective is to align the framework with global best practices.
IFSCA’s amended Listing Regulations now allow companies to list shares on IFSC exchanges without a public offer, simplifying entry into international markets. The framework enhances liquidity, cross-border visibility, and regulatory efficiency.
The 2025 amendments to the IFSCA (Performance Review Committee) Regulations enhance transparency, ethical standards, and risk management oversight for improved regulatory governance.
The IFSCA has proposed a regulatory framework defining how investment advisers can provide implementation services in IFSC, seeking stakeholder feedback by December 3, 2025.
IFSCA mandates IFSC Banking Units to report balances in foreign currency Vostro accounts of overseas banks in the fortnightly BAL statement to enhance external account data accuracy.
IFSCA releases proposed Pension Fund Regulations 2025 for GIFT-IFSC, aiming to create a global forex pension hub for NRIs and PIOs. Regulations offer flexible contributions and health insurance integration.
IFSCA seeks public comments on amending its Capital Market Intermediaries Regulations, 2025. Key proposals include relaxing PO/CO eligibility (adding STEM/Fintech, reducing experience), allowing a common PO for multiple roles (including Custodians/Distributors), clarifying liquid net worth, and lowering the custodian net worth requirement to USD 1 million.
IFSCA updated V-CIP rules for IFSC entities, expanding author-ized parties and setting strict cyber security, geo-tagging, and anti-fraud standards for onboarding Indians and NRIs.
IFSCA issues consultation paper proposing mandatory dematerialisation of securities by IFSC entities through IFSCA-registered depositories; comments invited till November 16, 2025.
IFSCA’s new Stewardship Code Framework allows fund management entities in IFSC to adopt ICSI’s Guiding Principles on Stewardship (IGPS). This marks formal regulatory recognition for ICSI’s governance standards.
