IFSCA Hosts GSMC 2.0 at GIFT City to Boost Global Market Innovation

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IFSCA Global Securities Markets Conclave

Press Release; Dated: 27.02.2026

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), in collaboration with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) in GIFT IFSC, successfully hosted the second edition of the Global Securities Markets Conclave (GSMC 2.0) on February 26–27, 2026, at GIFT City.

The two-day flagship event served as a high-level platform to discuss policy developments, strengthen global cooperation, and showcase regulatory and ecosystem advancements within GIFT IFSC.

1. Platform for Policy Dialogue and Global Collaboration

GSMC 2.0 brought together regulators, market participants, technology leaders, and global stakeholders to:

  • Shape policy discourse in international financial services
  • Strengthen cross-border regulatory and market cooperation
  • Highlight emerging developments in the GIFT IFSC ecosystem
  • Facilitate dialogue on innovation, governance, and market evolution

The conclave reinforced GIFT IFSC’s role as a global financial hub and innovation-driven marketplace.

2. Focus on Innovation in Securities Markets

The conclave featured detailed deliberations on emerging trends and technological innovations in securities markets, including:

  • AI-driven surveillance systems for market monitoring
  • Oversight of algorithmic trading and automated market systems
  • Debate on the feasibility and implications of 24×7 trading
  • Impact and regulation of high-frequency trading

Participants also examined the use of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) as complementary market infrastructure while emphasising the continued importance of human oversight in increasingly automated trading environments.

3. Regulatory Strategy and Market Integrity

Discussions on regulatory strategy highlighted the need to strike a balance between:

  • Promoting innovation and technological advancement
  • Ensuring investor protection
  • Preserving market integrity and stability

Regulators and stakeholders underscored the importance of adaptive regulatory frameworks that support innovation without compromising systemic safeguards.

4. Climate Finance and Sustainable Investment

Dedicated sessions on climate finance focused on global and regional challenges in mobilising sustainable capital. Key themes included:

  • Bridging the capital gap between the Global North and Global South
  • Shielding sustainable finance initiatives from geopolitical risks
  • Leveraging private capital through finance-plus models
  • Reducing cost of capital for energy transition and climate-focused sectors

These discussions reflected the growing importance of sustainable finance within the global financial architecture.

5. Strengthening the GIFT IFSC Ecosystem

GSMC 2.0 served as a platform to announce and discuss significant regulatory and ecosystem developments within GIFT IFSC. The conclave further strengthened collaboration among regulators, financial institutions, and global market participants, reinforcing GIFT IFSC’s position as an emerging international financial centre.

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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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