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Variable Capital, Variable Choices: A tale of two VCC regimes
By Varun Kalsi, Ira Srivastava
Summary: Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) have emerged as a key structuring tool for wealth and asset management. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) recently introduced its VCC framework earlier this…
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Why Every Family Office Needs a Constitution
Family businesses in India have spent generations learning to build great companies. Fewer learnt how to run their money. As India's business families grow richer, family offices (FOs) have quietly…
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Scope, Territory and Disclosure: Decoding the 2026 FCRA Amendment Rules
Summary: This article examines the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, which came into force in June 2026. These rules represent a significant recalibration of FCRA, introducing increased compliance obligations…
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SINGAPORE’S NEW SFO REGIME: A GAME CHANGER?
By Varun Kalsi, Ira Srivastava
Summary: This blog outlines key changes introduced in Singapore through a revised framework governing Single Family Offices (SFOs). We examine the impact of the newly introduced changes on existing and…
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Her Impact: Women as Wealth Creators in the Age of Startups and Digital India
Summary: This article explores the transformative role of women as wealth creators in India’s startup and digital era. It highlights the rise of women entrepreneurs across diverse sectors, their unique…
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The FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Part II – Compliance and Other Changes
Summary: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 proposes significant amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, tightening the regulatory framework for foreign contributions in India. It limits timelines…
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The FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Part I – Asset Vesting
Summary: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 proposes significant changes to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, most notably replacing Section 15 with a new Chapter IIIA. This establishes…
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When Sudden Loss Meets Complex Wealth: Preserving Your Legacy Amidst The Unforeseen
Summary What challenges arise when an ultra-high net worth family experiences an unexpected death, even with a strong succession plan? This scenario demonstrates how even well-structured succession plans may encounter…
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Identifying SBO in Pooled Investment Vehicles: Conundrum Continues
By Bharat Vasani, Maharshi Shah
Summary: Identifying SBOs, especially if the member of a reporting company in India is a pooled investment vehicle of an overseas jurisdiction, continues to be a big challenge. The Indian…
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Regulator’s Gaze over Unutilised Foreign Contributions of NGOs
Summary: As per the recent reports, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued show cause notices to several NGOs registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, asking why their…