Veena Karuthasen | Ocorian

With over 15 years of global compliance and risk experience in financial services, Veena Karuthasen is a confident and approachable leader who embraces challenges and people development opportunities. Based in Dubai, Veena’s role consists of providing regulatory and strategic advice to global regulated firms, and keeping businesses compliant with key regulatory regimes such as the SMCR, IFPR, and 5MLD.

10 key considerations for fund managers in the UAE: DIFC vs ADGM

Regulation

10 key considerations for fund managers in the UAE: DIFC vs ADGM

July 30, 2025

The best choice between DIFC and ADGM depends on the fund’s specific needs and strategic priorities.

Scaling digital asset businesses in the UAE: A balanced guide to ADGM, DIFC, and VARA

Crypto

Scaling digital asset businesses in the UAE: A balanced guide to ADGM, DIFC, and VARA

June 20, 2025

Each of these jurisdictions offers distinct strengths—and limitations—depending on your firm’s activities, products, and client base.

DFSA announces proposed changes to client asset regime

Regulation

DFSA announces proposed changes to client asset regime

April 11, 2025

Firms have just nine months to prepare for the new rules ahead of January 2026.