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Expert Committee on Variable Capital Company submits its report to the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Dr. K.P. Krishnan headed expert committee on Variable Capital Company has submitted its report on the feasibility of Variable Capital Companies in the International Financial Services Centres to the Chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), […]
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has been established as a unified regulator to develop and regulate financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Service Centres (IFSCs) in India.
The Authority directs the FC/FU in the International Financial Services Centres (herein referred to as ‘IFSCs’) to adhere to the following framework for the computation of Exposure Ceiling.
In supersession of clause 9 and 10(a) of the IRDAI (Registration and Operation of IIOs) Guidelines, 2017, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) hereby specifies the following fee structure for IFSC Insurance offices (IIOs):
4. The above fee structure is applicable with effect from 01st day of October 2020 and the fee is payable on financial year basis. 5. The Annual Fee for Financial year 2020-21 and Financial year 2021-22 shall be paid within one month of issuance of this Circular.
International Financial Services Centres Authority F.No.110/IFSCA/Banking Regulation/2021-22/4 Date : May 21, 2021 To all Banking Units Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Guidelines for issuance of Certificate of Deposits – Withdrawal Banking Units may please refer to IFSCA Circular F. No.110/IFSCA/Banking Regulation/2021-22/2 on the above subject, issued on May 10, 2021. It is hereby informed, that the instructions […]
IFSC (Banking) Regulation, 2020- Directions for implementation – Criteria for BUs to become trading/clearing members of IFSCA recognized stock exchanges- clarification
Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV)/Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad”, as amended from time to time and Regulation 7 of the Notification FEMA 120/2004-RB, pertaining to provisions for an Indian Party (IP) making investment/ financial commitment in a
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 12 of International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019, the IFSCA advises below the fee structure applicable for IFSC Banking Units (BUs):
Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a negotiable instrument and issued in dematerialised form or as a Usance Promissory Note against funds deposited at a BU for a specified time period.