IFSCA and IICA Sign MoU to Boost Corporate Governance at GIFT IFSC

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IFSCA IICA MoU GIFT IFSC

Press Release; Dated: 20.02.2026

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the IFSCA Headquarters in GIFT IFSC. The MoU formalises cooperation between the two institutions across areas relevant to the development and governance of the IFSC ecosystem.

1. Areas of Collaboration

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration in key domains critical to the growth and regulatory strengthening of IFSC, including:

  • Corporate Law
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
  • Cross-Border Transactions
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Research and policy-oriented activities relevant to IFSC

This collaborative framework is intended to support capacity-building and knowledge development aligned with the evolving needs of the international financial services ecosystem.

2. Training, Knowledge and Advocacy Initiatives

Under the MoU, IFSCA and IICA will jointly undertake a range of initiatives, including:

  • Training and capacity-building programmes
  • Knowledge-sharing and research initiatives
  • Advocacy and outreach events

These initiatives aim to strengthen regulatory processes, enhance governance standards, and support professional and institutional capability within the IFSC framework.

3. Strengthening Regulatory and Governance Standards

The partnership is expected to contribute to improved regulatory effectiveness and governance practices within IFSC by leveraging IICA’s expertise in corporate affairs and policy research alongside IFSCA’s regulatory and institutional mandate.

Overall, the collaboration seeks to reinforce the IFSC ecosystem through structured knowledge exchange, professional development, and policy-oriented engagement.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:

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