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A portfolio manager (PM) is a legally authorized entity that, under a contractual agreement with a client, provides investment guidance, direction, or management of the client's securities, assets, or funds (either as a discretionary portfolio manager or otherwise). These services are collectively known as portfolio management services (PMS).
To promote and regulate PMS in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), the Indian government has established various guidelines that outline eligible investors, permissible investments etc. In April 2015, India established its first International Financial Service Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City in Gujarat.
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Regulatory Framework for Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in an International Financial Service Centre (IFSC)
All IFSC Portfolio Managers (IFSC PMs) must adhere to the PMS regulations outlined in the SEBI (IFSC) Guidelines, 2015.
PMS in the IFSC can be operated by SEBI-registered intermediaries or international associates, subject to prior approval from SEBI. If established as a subsidiary, the subsidiary must meet the specified net worth requirements. In cases where the subsidiary does not meet these standards, the parent company's net worth will be considered.
A minimum net worth of USD 750,000 is mandatory for IFSC PMs. If operating as a branch, the parent company must fulfill the required net worth criteria.
Non-resident principal officers and decision-making employees must obtain certification from organizations recognized by the financial markets. For the Indian securities market, NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets) certification is essential.
Principal officers and decision-making personnel based outside India must possess certification from an organization, institution, association, or stock exchange recognized or authorized by a financial market regulator in that foreign jurisdiction.
Dedicated manpower specifically for providing portfolio management services must be allocated by an IFSC PM from an IFSC branch.
The parent corporation must legally, financially, operationally, and technologically separate its domestic operations from its IFSC branch operations. Additionally, the parent company bears the responsibility of ensuring the compliance of the branch - PM entity in the IFSC with applicable laws.
Principal officers and decision-making personnel based outside India must hold certification from a recognized financial market regulator or authorized organization, institution, association, or stock exchange in the foreign jurisdiction.
PMs operating in the IFSC must maintain client funds in a separate account in the IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) as permitted by RBI.
An application fee of USD 1,500 and a one-time registration fee of USD 15,000 are applicable for new registrations. Following registration, a fee of USD 10,000 must be paid every five years.
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