SEBI issues guidelines for brokers, clearing members seeking to set up subsidiaries in GIFT-IFSC.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on 13th May 2022, has notified the guidelines for seeking NOC by Stock Brokers / Clearing Members for setting up Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, Step down Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures in GIFT IFSC.

The Stock Brokers and Clearing Members shall apply through a Stock Exchange where the applicant is a member, along with the required information, documents and NOC received from all Stock Exchanges/Clearing Corporations/Depositories in which the applicant is a member/participant.

SEBI has notified the format of application along with list of supporting documents for seeking NOC for setting up Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, Step Down Subsidiaries or entering into Joint Ventures in GIFT IFSC.

Further the Stock Exchanges / Clearing Corporations (where the applicant is only clearing member) are directed to forward the complete application to SEBI, after verification along with its recommendation.

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