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Gulf Bank Releases Findings of Financial Awareness Survey Conducted as Part of the “Diraya” Campaign
Survey reveals strong progress in customer vigilance while identifying critical gaps in password management, OTP security, and fraud…
ADGM FSRA Implements Enhancements to the Regulatory Framework for Insurance and Introduces Climate-Related Financial Risk Management Requirements
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM today announced the implementation of the proposals in Consultation Paper No. 13 of…
DIFC Announces Enactment of new Variable Capital Company Regulations
Dubai, UAE, 10 February, 2026: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East,…
The DFSA fines Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited USD 504,000 for market abuse systems and change of control reporting failings
To help firms comply with United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) Regulatory Guidelines, AML Watcher offers a comprehensive framework of…
CBUAE Revokes the Licence of “Omda Exchange” and imposes afinancial sanction of 10 million
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of “Omda Exchange” operating in the UAE,…
UAE Issues New 2025 AML Decree-Law: Mandatory GAP Assessment for All VASPs in Dubai
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued a formal circular announcing the publication and enforcement of the…
UAE Government launches KYC platform for enhanced financial data
The launch of the KYC platform is a significant step in strengthening the leadership of the UAE's banking sector. Image Courtesy: UAE Government Media Office.
Balancing Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, and Innovation
April 27, 2024 | Dubai, UAE Justin Baldacchino is the Managing Director, Supervision, at the Dubai Financial…
Compliance in the Spotlight: How Regulations are Shaping Investigations in the Middle East
April 25, 2024 | Dubai, UAE Ala Iebadeh is a Managing Director at Ankura based in Dubai. She…
Legal and compliance issues can often be viewed an impediment to getting business done, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
April 18, 2024 | Dubai, UAE Chris Brennan is a partner in Dentons’ Dubai office and leads the…