Mandatory Website / Webpage Requirements for Fund Management Entities in IFSC

The International Financial Services Centres Authority has introduced a structured framework compelling all Fund Management Entities operating in an IFSC to maintain a website or dedicated webpage. This framework is laid down through Circular bearing File No. IFSCA-SOF/2/2026-Capital Markets dated August 26, 2026 and is anchored in the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025 (“FM Regulations, 2025”).

The move is aimed at strengthening transparency, enabling easier dissemination of key information and ensuring that investors, prospective investors and other stakeholders can readily access accurate details on the operations of each Fund Management Entity (“FME”) in the IFSC.

The Circular becomes effective from December 01, 2026 and is binding on all FMEs registered under the FM Regulations, 2025.

The Authority has invoked its powers under:

  • section 12(1) and section 13(1) of the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019; and
  • Regulation 146 of the FM Regulations, 2025,

to mandate that FMEs maintain a website or webpage in a specified format.

The underlying policy objectives are:

  • Providing a single, reliable point of reference where investors can verify details about an FME and its schemes.
  • Enabling consistent regulatory disclosures for all FMEs in the IFSC.
  • Improving grievance redressal visibility and transparency regarding complaints.
  • Facilitating comparability of information across FMEs, especially for retail-focused entities.

Applicability: Which FMEs Must Comply

The Circular applies to every FME registered under the FM Regulations, 2025, covering the following categories:

  • Authorised FME
  • Registered FME (Non-Retail)
  • Registered FME (Retail)

However, the permitted form of the online presence varies by category.

Online Presence Requirement by Category

  1. Authorised FME and Registered FME (Non-Retail)
    These entities have two options:

    • Maintain an independent official website, or
    • Maintain a dedicated webpage hosted on the website of:
      • their parent entity, or
      • their holding company, or
      • another group entity.

  2. Registered FME (Retail)

    • Must maintain an independent official website that is specifically devoted to its fund management business in the IFSC.
    • A mere webpage on a group site is not sufficient for this category.

Common Conditions for Website / Webpage

Irrespective of the category, the following baseline conditions apply to the website or webpage:

  • Unrestricted public access
    Information prescribed under clause 4 of the Circular must be viewable without:

    • registration,
    • subscription, or
    • login credentials.

  • Clear identification of the FME
    The digital presence must prominently display:

    • the name of the FME exactly as registered with the Authority, and
    • its IFSCA registration number.

  • Distinct depiction of IFSC activities
    Where the host is a parent or group website, the FME’s IFSC activities must be clearly segregated from other group businesses or jurisdictions.

  • Visibility of link where webpage is hosted under group site
    If the FME relies on a webpage on a parent / holding / group entity’s site under clause 3(a)(ii):

    • The link to the FME’s IFSC page must be clearly noticeable and
    • It must appear on the homepage of the host website.

Core Disclosures for All FMEs (Clause 4)

Every FME’s website or webpage must clearly and prominently display key information about its IFSC operations. The mandatory disclosures include:

1. FME Identification and Profile

  • A concise profile of the FME, including:
    • its name,
    • category of registration, and
    • its IFSCA registration number.

2. Registered Office and Contact Details

  • The full address of the FME’s registered office in the IFSC.
  • Correspondence address (if different).
  • Telephone number.
  • Email address.

This ensures stakeholders know exactly where and how to contact the FME in relation to IFSC activities.

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