United Arab Emirates
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Backed into a corner: Why pressure on Iran is expanding its options
The conflict in the Gulf is more than a security event; it is a live stress test of risk management. Ben Todd offers six steps for organizations operating in the region.
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Reporting obligations in corporate crime investigations
Strategies for managing crossborder reporting obligations.
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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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Asset tokenization set to boom, World Economic Forum says ahead of Davos
The think tank says regulatory clarity over the past year means DeFi will go mainstream in 2026.
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GRIP Country Guides: UAE
A first port of call for firms wishing to do financial services business in the UAE. This guide covers regulation, compliance and best practice.
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DFSA makes Dubai firms responsible for assessing crypto token suitability
The Financial Services Authority wants to move responsibility onto firms, and has published guidelines on what criteria they should follow for determining token suitability.
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Can you access your outsourced data?
Why access to data held by TPPs is critical for operational resilience, regulatory expectations, and escrow to support data access.
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Understanding the UAE’s AI strategy: Ambition, investment and regulation
Key factors set the UAE apart from other rivals in the global race for AI dominance. We discuss current ambition and the challenges ahead.
