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This was a long-standing demand from foreign investors wanting to pool money at IFSC, instead of other offshore jurisdictions
AIF refers to any fund established or incorporated in India which is a privately pooled investment vehicle that collects funds from sophisticated investors, whether Indian or foreign
The decision, aimed at streamlining the operations of IFSC, has been taken after consultation with stakeholders, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a circular
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The launch comes amid the world's most expansive coronavirus lockdown, which has crippled businesses and hurt trading volumes in the country's financial markets.
Earlier, the net worth requirement for investment adviser (IA) in IFSC was $1.5 million
Besides, the watchdog has changed the guidelines for reporting of financial statements by issuers listing their debt securities at IFSC.
A depository receipt is a foreign currency denominated instrument, listed on an international exchange, issued by a foreign depository to a domestic custodian and includes GDRs
Offshore market or overseas heading in rupee exchange rate market has grown bigger than domestic market, which was worrying the central bank
The move will attract more international investors at IFSC exchange
IFSC has the potential to become a centre of international finance and high end data processing, the Finance Minister said during her speech
As per the existing norms, IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) were not allowed to open any current or savings accounts
As of now, banking, capital markets and insurance sectors in the IFSC are regulated by multiple regulators such as the RBI, Sebi, Irdai
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet on Wednesday
There are price linkages between the offshore and onshore markets. During the depreciation of the rupee in 2013, the offshore market disrupted the domestic market for forex
Opening an office at IFSC would allow global players to cater to the needs of customers outside the jurisdiction of the domestic economy
Banking, capital markets and insurance sectors in IFSCs are regulated by multiple regulators at present