Sep 30, 2025

Master Circular for Distributors Issued by IFSCA

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (‘IFSCA’) has issued a Master Circular on August 5, 2025, consolidating distributor requirements under the IFSCA (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2025, and streamlining registration by way of Single Window IT (SWIT) System. Distributors may offer capital market products and services across India, International Financial Services Centre, and specified foreign jurisdictions. Key governance obligations include appointing principal and compliance officers, following a code of conduct, segregating investments, maintaining written client agreements, meeting reporting deadlines, and ensuring effective grievance redressal.

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