Ahmedabad, April 23rd, 2025: As per the Gazette Of India: Extraordinary, IFSCA (International Financial Services Centres Authority) announced and recognised that CFP® professionals, those holding the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification from the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) will be eligible to be a Principal Officer of a distributor or an Investment Advisor, or a Research Entity at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Gift City.

Speaking on this development, Krishan Mishra, CEO, FPSB India, said, "We are honoured that CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals have been recognized to contribute to the talent requirements of the IFSC, Gift City. With their deep expertise in financial products, services, and client-centric planning, CFP® professionals are well-equipped to support capital market intermediaries and elevate industry standards. We thank the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) for this forward-looking recognition, which not only validates the value of the CFP® certification but also aligns with India’s vision of building a world-class international financial hub."