High Net Worth Individuals from Mozambique and Mexico Move to GIFT City
What happened
High net worth individuals originating from Mozambique and Mexico are moving into the financial ecosystem of GIFT City in Gandhinagar. These individuals have utilized the foreign currency non-resident (bank) deposit, or FCNR(B), facility through the GIFT International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The activity involved nearly 500 high net worth individuals, who collectively brought in an estimated $1 to $10 million.
Why it matters
This influx of capital is noted as a dramatic surge in FCNR(B) activity at the international financial centre. The new customer flow adds to the international banking units that had sanctioned loans aggregating $54.02 billion under the RBI’s special swap facility.
Who's involved
- GandhinagarGandhinagar hosts GIFT City, the international financial services centre.
- MozambiqueMozambique is the country of origin for the high net worth individuals.
- bankFinancial institutions are gaining new clients and increased volume from the high net worth individuals.
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The entities involved
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Gandhinagar
Capital of Gujarat State, India
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Mozambique
country in Southeastern Africa; the current form of Mozambique since 1975