Centre of Excellence in Corporate Forensics to be set up in tax-free financial zone
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have entered into a collaboration to enhance expertise in international arbitration, fraud investigation, data security, cyber security cybersecurityworldasia , and anti-money laundering.
The strategic alliance aims to stimulate interest and innovation in education, training and research across these critical fields sbi.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two institutions at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, on 7 Aug by Tapan Ray, Managing Director and Group CEO of GIFT City, and NFSU’s Vice Chancellor, Dr J M Vyas.
On the occasion, Ray said, “This partnership reflects our shared vision of promoting learning and creating a progressive environment for finance and technology, thereby elevating the GIFT City ecosystem bse .
“The establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Corporate Forensics, focusing on cyber forensics, fintech, forensic accounting, and international arbitration, will significantly strengthen expertise within GIFT City nse .
“Our joint efforts will ensure that entities in GIFT City have access to top-tier talent and executive knowledge, driving innovation and excellence meity .”
Prof. SO Junare, Campus Director, NFSU-Gandhinagar, noted that the MoU will spearhead several key initiatives, including the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Corporate Forensics. This centre will focus on international arbitration, cyber security, cyber forensics, fintech, and financial forensics niti .
“Tailored training programmes and skill development initiatives will be designed for entities in GIFT City. The partnership will also promote the exchange of faculty and officers and the organisation of symposia, conferences, workshops, short courses, and research meetings globalcyberconference . Joint research, consultancy, and continuing education programs will be conducted, along with the sharing of information on teaching, student development, and research advancements cyberexpo ,” he said.
GIFT City, India’s first operational smart city and maiden International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), is a global financial and IT services hub, a first of its kind in India, designed to be at or above par with globally benchmarked business districts. As a leading Central Business District (CBD), GIFT City offers significant advantages such as reduced operational costs, favourable tax policies, and a vibrant community, making it the top choice for global and domestic companies in BFSI, IT/ITeS, fintech indiafintech , international education, and other service sectors.
A ‘Project of National Importance’, GIFT City encompasses office spaces, residential areas, school, hospital, hotels, clubs, retail outlets, and recreational facilities, creating a truly ‘walk-to-work’ environment. Pioneering innovations and sustainable solutions implemented in GIFT City, such as the District Cooling System, Automated Waste Collection System, and Utility Tunnel, have set new standards in urban development iba . Fiinews.com
