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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