IFSCA Notifies Pension Fund Regulations 2026 for IFSC Framework

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IFSCA pension fund regulations 2026

Notification F. No. IFSCA/GN/2026/007; Dated: 30.03.2026

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has notified the IFSCA (Pension Fund) Regulations, 2026, establishing a comprehensive framework for the registration, regulation, and supervision of Pension Funds in IFSC.

1. Objective of the Regulations

The regulations aim to:

  • Promote long-term retirement savings
  • Ensure a secure, transparent, and well-regulated environment
  • Protect the interests of subscribers
  • Maintain the integrity of the pension ecosystem

2. Mandatory Registration Requirement

  • No entity can act as a Pension Fund unless it obtains a certificate of registration from IFSCA
  • Applications must be submitted through the SWIT portal
  • The application must be accompanied by prescribed fees and documentation

3. Governance and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)

The regulations prescribe robust governance requirements:

  • Minimum two KMPs responsible for:
    1. Fund management
    2. Risk management
  • Appointment of a Compliance Officer (as a KMP):
    1. Responsible for overall compliance
    2. Reports directly to the Board
  • The Board composition must include:
    1. At least four directors
    2. Minimum 50% independent directors
  • All directors, KMPs, and controlling shareholders must satisfy the ‘fit and proper’ criteria at all times

4. Subscriber Flexibility and Rights

The framework ensures subscriber-centric features:

  • Subscribers can:
    1. Decide the frequency and amount of contributions
    2. Switch Pension Funds up to two times per financial year
  • Pension Funds may prescribe a minimum contribution amount (with prior approval of the Authority)

5. Innovative Product Features

  • Pension Funds may offer a healthcare benefit option, allowing allocation of a portion of contributions to a dedicated healthcare savings account
  • Details of such features must be disclosed in the Scheme Information Document

6. Disclosure and Transparency Requirements

Pension Funds must ensure:

  • Availability of educational materials
  • Clear disclosure of performance and scheme details
  • Information is presented in a simple, accessible, and understandable format for subscribers

7. Conclusion

The IFSCA (Pension Fund) Regulations, 2026, establish a robust, investor-centric regulatory framework, balancing governance, flexibility, and transparency, and fostering the development of a trusted pension ecosystem within IFSCs.

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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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