Asset Management in IFSC – Overview of activities and regulatory regime
CA Tushar Sachade
CA Nehal Sampat
CA Akshay Ganatra
A. BACKDROP
International Financial Services Centre (‘IFSC’) is an
important initiative of the Government of India to promote the development
and growth of cross border financial services in India. It is akin to the
“Make in India” initiative, albeit for financial services.
To encourage the growth of the Asset Management industry in IFSC, the
International Financial Services Centres Authority (‘IFSCA’)
introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for Asset Managers in
April 2022 by notifying the International Financial Services Centres
Authority (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022 (‘IFSCA FM
Regulations’). The article seeks to highlight and discuss some of
the key aspects and issues with respect to the regulatory framework.
B. SYNOPSIS
The regulatory f.......