02 Sep 2026: GIFT IFSC Emerges as a Growing International Banking Hub, Mobilises Over $52.8 Billion Through FCNR(B) Swap Facility GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre (GIFT-IFSC) is emerging as an increasingly important hub for international banking and cross-border capital flows, with banks using the platform to mobilise foreign currency and access global sources of financing. As of 31 August
10 th Aug 2026: IFSCA Tightens Compliance on Validity of SEZ Approvals The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has directed all regulated entities to ensure that they continuously hold a valid Letter of Approval (LoA) under the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, along with the relevant IFSCA registration, licence or other regulatory approval. The regulator clarified that a valid
July 01, 2026: RBI Clarifies FDI Reporting Framework for IFSC Regulated Entities The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), has clarified the reporting framework for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) received by regulated entities in GIFT IFSC. The clarification confirms that while FDI regulations under FEMA do not apply to regulated entities
04 June 2026: IFSCA Issues Advisory on Rising Cyber Threats from Advanced AI Models The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has issued a fresh advisory urging all regulated entities operating in IFSCs to strengthen their cyber security frameworks amid the rapid advancement of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models. The advisory, issued on June 4, 2026, builds on IFSCA’s existing
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) hosted the two-day IFSCA Corporate Treasury Conference 2026 at GIFT City, bringing together more than 250 treasury professionals, bankers, fintech leaders, and corporate executives from India and overseas to discuss the future of global treasury operations. Addressing the conference, IFSCA Chairperson K. Rajaraman highlighted GIFT IFSC’s transformation from an initiative aimed at “onshoring
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20th April 2026: IFSCA Registers First Foreign Family Investment Fund, Boosting GIFT IFSC’s Global Wealth Hub Ambitions The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has taken a significant step in strengthening India’s position as a global financial hub by granting registration to the first foreign Family Office under its newly notified IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025. This marks the debut
FATF Flags High-Risk Jurisdictions, Expands Monitoring List in February 2026 Update The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has reaffirmed its vigilance over global financial systems, releasing its latest update on high-risk and monitored jurisdictions following its plenary held on February 13, 2026. In its public statement titled “High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action,” the FATF urged member countries
09 Feb 2026: IFSC Units Granted Access to Online PAN Verification via Protean Portal The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has enabled IFSC-registered entities to access online PAN verification services through the Protean portal to facilitate client onboarding and regulatory compliance. As part of the onboarding process, all IFSC Units are required to verify the Permanent Account Number (PAN)
05 Jan 2026: SCA Updates AML, CFT and KYC Guidelines: Consolidated Version Issued (January 2026) The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has issued a circular dated January 02, 2026, introducing modifications to the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Anti Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Know Your Customer) Guidelines, 2022. These changes have been notified following representations received from various