XYZ International Ltd., a Global Financial Services Company headquartered in Singapore, plans to establish a full-fledged banking unit (IFSC Banking Unit-IBU) in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. XYZ Internatio

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XYZ International Ltd., a Global Financial Services Company headquartered in Singapore, plans to establish a full-fledged banking unit (IFSC Banking Unit-IBU) in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. XYZ International Ltd. submits an application to IFSCA for approval to set up a banking unit. The company plans to offer multi-currency accounts and trade finance services to overseas corporates. The company has proposed to use a digital onboarding system for KYC verification of clients, integrating a KYC Registration Agency. During pre-approval consultation, IFSCA identifies potential regulatory compliance requirements related to the following: Minimum capital requirements, Governance and board composition, AML/CFT obligations, Risk management systems, Customer protection and disclosures. XYZ also wants to onboard clients from multiple jurisdictions, including high risk countries. which could increase regulatory scrutiny. In view of the above scenario, the following issues are identified: Regulatory Approval; Capital and Governance Compliance; AML/CFT Compliance; KYC and Client Onboarding; Cross-Border Transactions. Accordingly, you are engaged by XYZ. International Ltd. to deal with the following: What minimum capital and governance standards must be met?

Answer & Explanation:

Capital Requirement and Governance Compliance IFSCA (Banking) Regulations, 2020, provides that the Parent Bank shall provide necessary capital for the IBU, subject to minimum of USD 20 million or such other level of capital that may be specified by the IFSCA. Governance standards mean the IBU's organizational structures, policies, procedures and systems and controls as they relate to the IBU's business objectives and the means of achieving them and also includes: Risk management framework Internal control and assurance functions i.e compliance oversight and internal audit functions Appointment of the Governing Body Appointment of Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer Non-compliance with the Capital Requirement and Governance Compliance may result in delayed licensing or restrictions on permitted banking activities.

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