Bhumika Arora

ADGM’s Proposed Business Centre Framework: What Operators and Tenants Need to Know

Oct 21, 2026

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ADGM’s Proposed Business Centre Framework: What Operators and Tenants Need to Know

Stronger safeguards for occupancy arrangements, financial resilience and business continuity; consultation closes 6 November 2026

ADGM FSRA CP6/2026: Proposed Fee Increases and Tighter Licensing Guidance

Oct 13, 2026

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ADGM FSRA CP6/2026: Proposed Fee Increases and Tighter Licensing Guidance

Consultation closes 6 November 2026; proposed amendments target 1 January 2027

Oct 8, 2026

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ADGM FSRA CP No. 5 of 2026: Proposed DeFi Risk Management Guidance

Clearer expectations for governance, client asset protection and risk management; consultation closes 30 November 2026

DFSA CP174: Updates to Credit Rating Agencies and Prudential Reporting

Oct 7, 2026

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DFSA CP174: Updates to Credit Rating Agencies and Prudential Reporting

Reporting amendments effective 2 October 2026; credit rating agency amendments commence 1 January 2027

Oct 1, 2026

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Proposed ADGM Strata Regulations 2026

A modernised framework for strata ownership, governance and property management in ADGM | Consultation deadline: 22 October 2026

ADGM Proposes New Rules for Undeveloped Commercial Land

Sep 24, 2026

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ADGM Proposes New Rules for Undeveloped Commercial Land

2% Undeveloped Land Fee proposed | 6-month initial grace period | Consultation closes 4 October 2026

ADGM Annual Accounts Filing 2026: Getting It Right the First Time

Sep 22, 2026

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ADGM Annual Accounts Filing 2026: Getting It Right the First Time

For financial years ending 31 December 2025 | Filing deadline: 30 September 2026

ADGM’s Specialised Fund Manager Frameworks

Sep 18, 2026

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ADGM’s Specialised Fund Manager Frameworks

USD 200 million STFM threshold · USD 5 million IFM minimum subscription · USD 10,000 VCFM fee cap

Professional Money Laundering: The Changing Face of Underground Banking

Sep 8, 2026

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Professional Money Laundering: The Changing Face of Underground Banking

September 2026 | FATF highlights the growing use of digital tools, virtual assets and formal financial channels in underground banking and HOSSP networks.

DIFC SPV(Prescribed Companies): The 2026 Reforms Open the Door to Global Holding Structures

Aug 7, 2026

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DIFC SPV(Prescribed Companies): The 2026 Reforms Open the Door to Global Holding Structures

The GCC nexus is gone, Corporate Service Providers take centre stage, and existing non-Exempt Prescribed Companies have until 24 January 2027 (or such extension as may or may not be approved by the Registrar) to appoint a CSP.

ADGM Proposes Major Changes to Transfer Schemes: A More Proportionate Approach to Business Transfers

Jul 28, 2026

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ADGM Proposes Major Changes to Transfer Schemes: A More Proportionate Approach to Business Transfers

Proposed reforms simplify business transfers while strengthening regulatory safeguards. Consultation closes 21 September 2026.

FATF’s 2026 Virtual Asset Update: Progress Continues, But Global AML Gaps Remain

Jul 24, 2026

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FATF’s 2026 Virtual Asset Update: Progress Continues, But Global AML Gaps Remain

FATF highlights stronger adoption of AML/CFT standards for virtual assets, while warning that supervision, enforcement and emerging technologies continue to challenge regulators worldwide.

Information Sharing to Combat Illicit Finance: FATF Global Overview

Jul 22, 2026

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Information Sharing to Combat Illicit Finance: FATF Global Overview

FATF’s 2026 report highlights how Public Private Partnerships are transforming AML and CFT frameworks through intelligence sharing, cross sector collaboration and real time financial crime detection.

DFSA Consultation Paper No. 174: Refining Digital Asset Rules, CRA Requirements, and Regulatory Reporting

Jul 9, 2026

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DFSA Consultation Paper No. 174: Refining Digital Asset Rules, CRA Requirements, and Regulatory Reporting

The DFSA has proposed amendments to its Rulebook covering Crypto Tokens, Investment Tokens, Credit Rating Agencies, and reporting requirements. Public comments are open until 24 August 2026.

DFSA Proposes Major Enhancements to the DIFC Collective Investment Fund Framework

Jul 8, 2026

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DFSA Proposes Major Enhancements to the DIFC Collective Investment Fund Framework

Consultation open until 7 September 2026 | A risk-based approach to modernising fund regulation, supporting innovation, efficiency, and growth in DIFC’s asset management sector

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

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.

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.

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

ADGM ML/TF Risk Assessment 2026: Stability in Risk, Precision in Supervision

May 6, 2026

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ADGM ML/TF Risk Assessment 2026: Stability in Risk, Precision in Supervision

ADGM’s 2026 assessment of Legal Persons and Arrangements confirms stable ML/TF risk levels, introduces a five-point risk scale, and strengthens focus on ownership transparency and CSP-led supervision (as of March 2026)