DFSA
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DFSA consults on new operational resilience framework
Proposals reflect established international approaches to operational resilience and will be familiar to Authorized Firms that are already subject to regimes in the UK and EU.
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Financial regulation 2.0: What EU regulatory evolution means for practitioners
Regulation targeting the financial sector continues to evolve. We explore the EU’s future approach, where reforms are balanced with core safeguards – alongside perspectives from other key markets for the Nordic and Baltic region.
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Dubai regulator levies some of its heaviest fines yet
DFSA fines two firms for inadequate system controls, reporting failure and deceptive conduct.
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Dubai regulator tells firms to improve policies on managing conflicts of interest
Review reveals shortcomings including lack of clarity in existing policies, failure to carry self-assessment, and narrow scope on what counts as conflict of interest.
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GRIP Extra: CFTC/SEC again extend Form PF compliance, AMF pushes for stronger ESMA oversight
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
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GRIP Extra: FDA targets “deceptive” pharma advertising, Canada’s OFSI toughens penalty stance
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
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10 key considerations for fund managers in the UAE: DIFC vs ADGM
The best choice between DIFC and ADGM depends on the fund’s specific needs and strategic priorities.
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DFSA announces proposed changes to client asset regime
Firms have just nine months to prepare for the new rules ahead of January 2026.
