Globally, International Financial Centres (IFCs) have assumed prominence in the financial services ecosystem primarily because they have contributed enormously to the growth of international financial transactions. What kind of Institutions are there in the International Financial Centres (IFCs)?

I- Banks

II- Stock Markets

III- FinTech Firms

IV- Aircraft leasing Companies

 

Solution

Globally, International Financial Centres (IFCs) have assumed prominence in the financial services ecosystem primarily because they have contributed enormously to the growth of international financial transactions. These centers have played a pivotal role in accelerating the pace of financial globalization. In common parlance, an IFC is a jurisdiction with a high concentration of financial institutions such as Banks, Stock Markets & related entities, Insurance firms, Fund Managers, FinTech firms, etc., which offer specialized financial services to non-residents and residents, in an environment that promotes financial innovation and facilitates cross border transactions.