More than 50 per cent of MENA private equity portfolios are set to adopt AI-driven value creation by end of 2026 as firms eye efficiency
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crypto
Dubai crypto rules updated as DFSA reforms token regime at DIFC
DFSA implements Dubai crypto token framework at DIFC, strengthening safeguards and shifting suitability assessments to firms
DFSA
DFSA updates crypto token rules for firms operating in DIFC
Revised regulations, effective from January 2026, place greater responsibility on firms to assess crypto tokens while strengthening investor safeguards
DFSA
Dubai pushes to become top four global financial centre as DIFC expands
Dubai advanced its ambition to become a top four global financial centre as Sheikh Maktoum reviewed DIFC achievements
Artificial intelligence
AI in Dubai: DIFC firms report 166% surge in Generative AI use
DFSA’s 2025 survey finds Generative AI use up 166% in DIFC, with 52% now using AI as Dubai financial sector embraces innovation
Asset Management
UAE real estate giant Binghatti Holding launches $1bn asset management arm in Dubai
Binghatti Capital will implement separate mandates within its real estate strategy
DFSA
Dubai’s DFSA tokenisation sandbox receives 96 applications from financial firms
The sandbox, part of the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence programme, aims to enhance innovation while maintaining market integrity and protecting investors
DFSA
DFSA to organise Regulatory Sandbox to enhance tokenisation in DIFC
Sandbox offers a regulatory pathway from experimentation to full authorisation; Firms are invited to submit an Expression of Interest before 24 April
Cryptocurrency
Nod for stablecoins USDC and EURC to accelerate UAE’s emergence as a crypto powerhouse, say experts
The DFSA’s decision will enable over 6,000 DIFC firms to use these stablecoins for payments and treasury functions legally
DFSA
DFSA-regulated entities jump 31% in 2024 to go past the 900 mark
The DFSA authorised 946 individuals and 17 Designated Non-Financial Business or Professional corporate services providers during the year
DFSA
ASB Capital commences operations in Dubai, aims to bridge regional and global markets
The firm said it will offer a diverse portfolio of wealth and asset management solutions, including public markets, private markets, and investment banking
DFSA
Dubai regulator imposes $2.5mn in fines in financial services crackdown
The DFSA finalised eight enforcement actions and issued 24 alerts in 2024
DFSA
Rokstone opens Dubai office in DIFC
Rokstone handed licence from Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate in DIFC
DFSA
Dubai watchdog DFSA slaps $100,000 fine on marketing firm for misleading financial promotions in DIFC
The regulator imposed a fine of $100,000 (AED367,000) on Vedas Marketing for two violations
DFSA
Dubai watchdog DFSA imposes almost $1mn combined fine on OCS International Finance and its CEO, citing regulatory breaches
The DFSA fined OCS $720,905 (AED2,645,721) and Thurner $186,003 (AED682,631) after applying a 30 percent settlement discount
DFSA
Ripple secures in-principle approval from DFSA to expand cross-border payment services in UAE
Ripple becomes the first blockchain-enabled payment services provider to be licensed by the DFSA
brokerage
Dubai International Financial Centre a hub for brokerage firms
Dubai International Financial Centre has 70 renowned brokerage firms operating in the UAE
