DIFC
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Dubai regulator highlights compliance issues among fintech firms
A thematic review looked at capacity and resources, policies and procedures, examples of good practice, and advice on where improvements can be made.
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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 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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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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Scaling digital asset businesses in the UAE: A balanced guide to ADGM, DIFC, and VARA
Each of these jurisdictions offers distinct strengths—and limitations—depending on your firm’s activities, products, and client base.
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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.
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DFSA appoints Mark Steward as chief executive
Steward succeeds current chief executive Ian Johnston effective 19 May, 2025.