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UAE Clarifies the Role of Compliance Officers and MLROs

UAE Clarifies the Role of Compliance Officers and MLROs

Unified AML/CFT/CPF guidance sets clear expectations on governance, independence and accountability

Apr 28, 2026

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2 min read

April '26

Anti-Money Laundering / Combatting Financing of Terrorism

DFSA Introduces Strategic Regulatory Relief Framework for DIFC Firms

DFSA Introduces Strategic Regulatory Relief Framework for DIFC Firms

A temporary, risk-based framework offering operational flexibility while maintaining regulatory integrity

Apr 10, 2026

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3 min read

April '26

Dubai Financial Services Authority

DFSA Operational Resilience Guidelines 2026

DFSA Operational Resilience Guidelines 2026

From Identification to Impact Tolerance: What Firms Must Get Right Now

Mar 26, 2026

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5 min read

Dubai Financial Services Authority

March '26

FATF’s New Playbook on Asset Recovery

FATF’s New Playbook on Asset Recovery

FATF releases Asset Recovery Guidance and Best Practices (4 November 2025), urging jurisdictions to prioritise confiscation of criminal proceeds and strengthen global recovery mechanisms.

Mar 16, 2026

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5 min read

March '26

Financial Action Task Force

VARA Raises the Bar on AML/CFT Business Risk Assessments for VASPs

June '26

Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority

VARA Raises the Bar on AML/CFT Business Risk Assessments for VASPs

2026 thematic review highlights stronger expectations around governance, data-driven risk scoring, proliferation financing and virtual asset-specific risk assessments.

Jun 16, 2026

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2 min read

DIFC Proposes Major Overhaul of Its Arbitration Framework

June '26

Dubai Internantional Financial Centre

DIFC Proposes Major Overhaul of Its Arbitration Framework

Consultation open until 6 July 2026 on proposed Arbitration and Mediation Law aimed at aligning DIFC with modern global dispute resolution practices.

Jun 15, 2026

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1 min read

UAE FIU Introduces New Rules for Suspending Suspicious Transactions and Freezing Funds

UAE FIU Introduces New Rules for Suspending Suspicious Transactions and Freezing Funds

Regulation No. (1) of 2026 enters into force 60 days after publication in the Official Gazette, introducing new urgent reporting obligations and enhanced FIU powers

Jun 11, 2026

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2 min read

UAE FIU Introduces New Rules for Suspending Suspicious Transactions and Freezing Funds

UAE FIU Introduces New Rules for Suspending Suspicious Transactions and Freezing Funds

Regulation No. (1) of 2026 enters into force 60 days after publication in the Official Gazette, introducing new urgent reporting obligations and enhanced FIU powers

Jun 11, 2026

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2 min read

ADGM RA Flags Recurring AML/TFS Weaknesses Across DNFBPs Following 2025 Onsite Assessments

ADGM RA Flags Recurring AML/TFS Weaknesses Across DNFBPs Following 2025 Onsite Assessments

DNFBPs urged to complete self-assessments and remediation reviews within three months as the regulator shifts focus from policy documentation to operational effectiveness.

Jun 10, 2026

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2 min read

June '26

Anti-Money Laundering / Combatting Financing of Terrorism

Abu Dhabi Global Market

DFSA Updates Rulebook to Strengthen Governance, Risk Management and Prudential Standards

DFSA Updates Rulebook to Strengthen Governance, Risk Management and Prudential Standards

New requirements on risk appetite, internal audit, credit classification and emerging risks take effect from 1 January 2027 following Rulemaking Instruments issued on 11 May 2026.

Jun 9, 2026

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1 min read

Dubai Financial Services Authority

June '26

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VARA Raises the Bar on AML/CFT Business Risk Assessments for VASPs

2026 thematic review highlights stronger expectations around governance, data-driven risk scoring, proliferation financing and virtual asset-specific risk assessments.

Jun 16, 2026

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2 min read

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VARA Raises the Bar on AML/CFT Business Risk Assessments for VASPs

DIFC Proposes Major Overhaul of Its Arbitration Framework

Consultation open until 6 July 2026 on proposed Arbitration and Mediation Law aimed at aligning DIFC with modern global dispute resolution practices.

Jun 15, 2026

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1 min read

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DIFC Proposes Major Overhaul of Its Arbitration Framework

UAE FIU Introduces New Rules for Suspending Suspicious Transactions and Freezing Funds

Regulation No. (1) of 2026 enters into force 60 days after publication in the Official Gazette, introducing new urgent reporting obligations and enhanced FIU powers

Jun 11, 2026

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2 min read

10 Leaves
10 Leaves
UAE FIU Introduces New Rules for Suspending Suspicious Transactions and Freezing Funds

ADGM RA Flags Recurring AML/TFS Weaknesses Across DNFBPs Following 2025 Onsite Assessments

DNFBPs urged to complete self-assessments and remediation reviews within three months as the regulator shifts focus from policy documentation to operational effectiveness.

Jun 10, 2026

•

2 min read

10 Leaves
10 Leaves
ADGM RA Flags Recurring AML/TFS Weaknesses Across DNFBPs Following 2025 Onsite Assessments

DFSA Updates Rulebook to Strengthen Governance, Risk Management and Prudential Standards

New requirements on risk appetite, internal audit, credit classification and emerging risks take effect from 1 January 2027 following Rulemaking Instruments issued on 11 May 2026.

Jun 9, 2026

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1 min read

10 Leaves
10 Leaves
DFSA Updates Rulebook to Strengthen Governance, Risk Management and Prudential Standards

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