International Financial Services Centers Authority has successfully conducted Infinity Forum 2.0, a thought leadership forum jointly hosted by IFSCA and Gift City, under the support of Government of India. The theme ‘GIFT IFSC – Nerve Centre for New Age Global Financial Services’, the Forum convened policy makers, global financial experts, and industry leaders to envision the future landscape of international financial services that would support Viksit-Bharat@2047. International Financial Services Centers Authority Government of India released this press release on the date of 09.12.2023.
The 2nd edition of Infinity Forum was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister, through Video Conference. Emphasizing the goal of increasing integration with the global economy, Prime Minister said that GIFT IFSCA is part of a larger reform to integrate Indian and global financial markets. “GIFT City is envisioned as a dynamic ecosystem that will redefine the landscape of international finance.” Prime Minister remarked as he underlined that it will set new benchmarks of innovation, efficiency and global collaboration.
The Forum also witnessed the launch of Longevity Economy Cohort which will focus on ‘Integrating Age-Tech’ with financial services and will be mentored by renowned experts from India and across the globe. An Investors Meet was organized on Dec 8, 2023 to provide a platform to initiate engagements, share insights, and lay the groundwork for fruitful collaboration of FinTech Entities with the investment ecosystem.10 investors participated in the meet and 14 FinTech’s made their pitches. The interaction led to 27 closed door one-to-one meetings between the FinTech’s and the investors. Further, Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged by IFSCA with Ahmedabad University and Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) for mutual collaboration. The event concluded with the aim to continue having these conversations with thought leaders of the industry, explore solutions to the new age issues, maintain and build on our momentum in supporting the financial institutions from India and the world.
