FPSB India and IFSCA sign an MoU to Foster Talent Development and Promote GIFT IFSC as a ‘Global Finance Hub’
– FPSB India will collaborate with IFSCA to provide a steady stream of skilled professionals for GIFT IFSC
– FPSB India will support IFSCA in promoting the financial market ecosystem at GIFT IFSC
– Both organisations to jointly organise international and domestic events to raise awareness and establish GIFT IFSC as a ‘Global Finance Hub’
– Collaborate for research to explore emerging global trends in financial planning
Ahmedabad : FPSB India, the country’s leading professional standards-setting body for financial planning, and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), in GIFT IFSC, Gandhinagar signed an MoU to elevate Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) IFSC as a premier ‘Global Finance Hub’ and strengthen its talent pool of skilled professionals tailored to meet the evolving demands of GIFT City’s financial industry.
Under this strategic collaboration, FPSB India and IFSCA are set to embark on a transformative journey aimed at enhancing the financial market ecosystem and nurturing skilled professionals for GIFT City’s expanding financial workforce.
Speaking of FPSB India’s commitment to the financial sector in the country, Krishan Mishra, CEO of FPSB India, said, “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to cultivate a strong talent pool equipped with globally recognized financial planning expertise. By collaborating our efforts with IFSCA, we aim to empower professionals and contribute to the evolution of GIFT IFSC as the foremost destination for financial services in India.”
Dipesh Shah, Executive Director of IFSCA, said, “We want to facilitate institutions which can play important role in developing talent pool at GIFT IFSC. IFSCA and FPSB India will definitely infuse fresh synergies in advancing the financial services ecosystem at GIFT IFSC. Through joint initiatives and knowledge sharing, we are poised to catalyse innovation and position GIFT IFSC as a hub of new age global financial services.”
Key highlights of the MoU include:
1. Talent Pipeline Support: FPSB India will collaborate with IFSCA to provide a steady stream of skilled CFP® professionals tailored to meet the evolving demands of GIFT City’s financial industry.
2. Ecosystem Development: Both entities will work in tandem to foster the growth of the financial market ecosystem at GIFT IFSC, with a specific focus on nurturing financial planning professionals.
3. Promotional Activities: FPSB India and IFSCA will jointly organize international and domestic events, including conferences, seminars, and roundtables, aimed at raising awareness and positioning GIFT IFSC as a global finance hub.
4. Research Collaboration: The partnership will facilitate collaborative research endeavours to explore emerging global trends in financial planning and other pertinent areas within the financial sector.
The MoU signifies a concerted effort by FPSB India and IFSCA to leverage their respective strengths and drive sustained growth and innovation in GIFT City’s financial landscape.
About FPSB India:
FPSB India is the leading financial planning body in India and is dedicated to establishing, upholding, and promoting professional standards in financial planning throughout India.
FPSB India offers the globally recognized CFP® certification, which represents excellence in financial planning through rigorous competency and ethical standards. It is home to over 2,731 CFP professionals in India and part of a global network of organizations representing more than 223,770 CFP professionals worldwide.
FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB Ltd.), the global standards-setting body for the financial planning profession and owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification program.
FPSB Ltd. owns the CFP, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and the outside the United States. FPSB Ltd. licenses these marks to FPSB Institute India Pvt. Ltd to administer CFP certification in India. For more information, visit india.fpsb.org