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ADGM Introduces Enhanced Information Requirements for Annual Accounts Filing

Jul 8, 2026

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ADGM Introduces Enhanced Information Requirements for Annual Accounts Filing

Additional structured data requirements to take effect from July 2026

Bhumika Arora

ADGM Overhauls Commercial Rules with Major 2026 Legislative Amendments

Jul 2, 2026

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ADGM Overhauls Commercial Rules with Major 2026 Legislative Amendments

New rules introduce stricter beneficial ownership reporting, Supplementary Operating Addresses, enhanced LLP governance, and tougher standards for professional service providers.

Bhumika Arora

DFSA Raises the Bar on Personal Account Dealing Oversight

Jun 30, 2026

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DFSA Raises the Bar on Personal Account Dealing Oversight

New supervisory findings highlight the need for stronger governance, independent monitoring and more effective controls over employee trading in DIFC brokerage firms.

Bhumika Arora

DIFC Proposes AI-Focused Overhaul of its Data Protection Regulations

Jun 19, 2026

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DIFC Proposes AI-Focused Overhaul of its Data Protection Regulations

Consultation open until 18 July 2026 | New rules expected by September 2026

Bhumika Arora

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

Jun 16, 2026

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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.

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