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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

Bhumika Arora

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

Bhumika Arora

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

Bhumika Arora

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

Bhumika Arora

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

Bhumika Arora

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

Bhumika Arora

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

Bhumika Arora

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.

Bhumika Arora

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

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

Jun 10, 2026

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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.

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ADGM FSRA Strengthens AML Framework: What Firms Need to Know

Jun 8, 2026

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ADGM FSRA Strengthens AML Framework: What Firms Need to Know

Amendments align the ADGM regime with updated UAE legislation, FATF standards, and evolving financial crime risks.

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Cyber Threat Landscape for VASPs: FSRA Raises the Bar on Cyber Resilience

May 8, 2026

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Cyber Threat Landscape for VASPs: FSRA Raises the Bar on Cyber Resilience

FSRA highlights escalating cyber risks for Virtual Asset Service Providers in ADGM and reinforces mandatory cyber resilience, governance, and 24-hour incident reporting expectations (April 2026)

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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)

Bhumika Arora