| Date: | Monday, 7th February 2022 |
| Time: | 4:00pm IST | 6.30 pm SGT |
| Enquiries: | Jayesh Khaitan, jayesh@ascentgfs.com |
Ascent Group is cordially inviting you to attend the webinar titled “GIFT City – A Global Financial Gateway” and “For Inbound & Outbound requirements of International Financial Services” on Monday, 7th February 2022 at 4:00pm IST | 6.30 pm SGT .
GIFT City is a planned business district in Gujarat, India. It is the new business destination offering competitive edge to financial services and Technology related activities. India is one of the fastest growing emerging markets this year and now among the Top 5 countries by market Cap (USD 3 Trillion).
Few know that India is globally the most liquid market for Index Options and Single Stock Futures! Over the past years, the IFSC regulators have made it simpler to setup Giftcity AIF for Investment Manager to onboard offshore investors. We are excited at the prospect of presenting to the Investment Management Community in IFSC, Giftcity.
More than 100 Asset Management Companies from India & Oversea looking to setup GIFT City Fund. India’s growing economic importance and supportive regulatory reforms have attracted Overseas investors with a rising share of funds likely to seek out Indian and overseas investment opportunities.
To discover the market opportunities, The Ascent Group is hosting this exclusive webinar and it will cover the following:
1. GIFT City AIF – An update and way forward
2. Perspectives from Inbound & Outbound requirements of International Financial Services
3. GIFT City Regulatory Regime and Operational Requirements
| Timing | Period | Topics | Speaker |
| 4.00 to 4.05 pm | 5 mins | Opening Remarks, introducing the topic and team | Mr. Shashank Mukherji Catalyst Trusteeship Limited |
| 4.05 to 4.15 pm | 10 mins | GIFT City ecosystem, business opportunities and regulations | Mr. Sandeep Shah IFSC, Giftcity |
| 4.15 to 4.25 pm | 10 mins | Operational requirements of setting up a fund | Mr. Umesh Salvi Catalyst Trusteeship Limited |
| 4.25 to 4.35 pm | 10 mins | Evolution of Legal Landscape, Typical Structures, Key Parameters and Regulatory Advantages | Mr. Swapneil Akut S&R Associates |
| 4.35 to 4.45 pm | 10 mins | GIFT City tax benefits | Mr. Balaji Balasubramanian PwC |
| 4.45 to 5.00 pm | 10 mins | Investor On boarding | EKYC |Fund Accounting | Fund Compliance | Mr. Jayesh Khaitan The Ascent Group |
