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Exiting GIFT IFSC: Surrendering IFSCA Registration and Leaving the SEZ
Entry into GIFT IFSC is a single-window process (Article 3). Exit is not. It involves at least two separate authorities, and for a company that wishes to cease to exist altogether,
IFSCA AML CFT KYC Guidelines, 2022: What Every Regulated Entity Must Have in Place
Financial crime compliance is the one obligation in GIFT IFSC that does not vary by business line. A fund manager, a banking unit, a payment service provider and an insurance offic
IFSCA Capital Market Intermediaries Regulations, 2025: Registration and Net Worth Rules
Every securities market needs intermediaries, and every regulator has to decide which of them to license. The IFSCA (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2025, notified on 1
IFSCA (Fund Management) (Second Amendment) Regulations 2026: Key Changes for GIFT IFSC
The IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025 were barely a year old when they were amended twice in 2026. The first amendment took effect on 30 January 2026, the second on 10 Sept
IFSCA (Finance Company) Regulations, 2021: Registration, Capital Requirements and Permitted Activities in GIFT IFSC
Most non-bank financial activity in GIFT IFSC runs through a single instrument: the IFSCA (Finance Company) Regulations, 2021. Lending, factoring, aircraft and ship leasing, treasu
IFSCA Enforcement Powers: Investigation, Penalties, Cancellation and Appeals
When an entity in GIFT IFSC receives a show-cause notice from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), one of the first questions is which statute governs th
RBI’s New Directions for Novation of OTC Derivative Contracts
Introduction to Novation in OTC Derivatives Contracts The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a significant regulatory framework through the Draft Reserve Bank of India (Novation
SEBI (Debenture Trustees) Regulations 1993: Safeguarding Debenture Holder Interests
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) enacted the Debenture Trustees Regulations in 1993 to establish a regulatory framework for entities that protect the
SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations 1999: Evolution and Effectiveness
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) enacted the Credit Rating Agencies (CRA) Regulations in 1999 to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for cr
SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations 2013: A Comprehensive Analysis
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced the Investment Advisers Regulations in 2013 as a watershed regulatory framework designed to transform the
