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The regulator is seeking public feedback on a proposal to classify the leasing of GPUs and data center equipment as a financial product. This would allow financial institutions in the IFSC to offer these leases.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority has issued a caution to the public regarding digital scams. This alert warns all consumers, especially those dealing with financial entities in the International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in India, to be vigilant and to verify that they are only transacting with IFSCA-regulated entities, which can be checked via the official directory on the IFSCA website.
Regulated Entities operating in an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) must always maintain a valid Letter of Approval (LoA) from the SEZ (Special Economic Zone) authority and any other required regulatory approvals. This is a reaffirmation of an existing rule; there is no new action required.
This document is a standard website homepage for the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). It provides general information about the regulator, its functions, and the services it offers. It does not contain any new rules, changes, or instructions for regulated entities.
This document clarifies a previous rule from May 12, 2026, about the implementation services investment advisers in the IFSC can provide. It confirms that investment advisers are permitted to offer 'Implementation Services' to their clients, which includes placing orders for securities and other financial products on their behalf. This is allowed as long as the client has given explicit consent and the adviser adheres to all other existing regulations, including those concerning conflicts of interest and client best interest.
The IFSCA has officially specified the certification course that employees of Fund Management Entities must complete. This course is a requirement under the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025.
Capital market intermediaries operating in an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) must ensure their Key Management Personnel (KMPs) and other employees complete a new certification course. The course must be taken from an IFSCA-empanelled institution.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has updated its Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, and Know Your Customer guidelines for 2022. The modifications change the rules and expectations for regulated entities operating within an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in India.
This amendment updates the rules for providing internet banking services to clients of International Banking Units (IBUs). It clarifies that IBUs must now offer internet banking services to their clients, including both financial and non-financial transactions, and must ensure these services are secure and reliable.
This is a notice of a meeting held by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). It does not announce any new rules, changes, or actions for regulated entities.
This framework sets new capital and risk management rules for Factoring Units operating within an IFSC. It defines what qualifies as a factoring transaction and specifies how these entities must calculate their capital requirements and manage risk.
Sets new capital and risk management rules for finance companies and banks in IFSCs that engage in factoring. Companies must now hold less capital against factored receivables if they meet specific operational criteria, such as using a registered trade receivables discounting system.
This document informs regulated entities in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) of the latest FATF list of high-risk jurisdictions. It requires these entities to update their internal policies and screening tools to reflect the new list.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has amended its Master Circular for Credit Rating Agencies operating within an IFSC. The amendment updates the rules and expectations for these agencies.
An expert committee has submitted a report with recommendations for developing REITs and InvITs (real estate and infrastructure investment trusts) within the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). This is an informational update on the report's submission; no new rules or actions are announced.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) of India and the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan have formally agreed to cooperate on financial services. They executed an Exchange of Letters (EoL) to facilitate this cooperation.
Regulated entities operating within an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) must now report all Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) they receive. This applies to all entities regulated by the IFSCA.
This document amends the rules for banks operating as International Banking Units (IBUs) within an IFSC. The key change is that these banks are now permitted to offer internet banking services to their non-resident clients.
This amendment expands the types of transactions that are allowed through Special Non-Resident Rupee (SNRR) accounts held by entities operating within an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). It now permits transactions related to the trading of foreign currency derivative contracts approved by IFSCA.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has expanded access to its e-KYC SETU platform. Regulated Entities (REs) operating within the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) IFSC can now use this platform for electronic Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.