DFSA implements Dubai crypto token framework at DIFC, strengthening safeguards and shifting suitability assessments to firms
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
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Artificial intelligence
DFSA co-leads report on AI’s impact in financial services
The report, prepared alongside UK’s FCA, provides key insights on the use of consumer-facing AI in global financial services
DFSA
Rokstone opens Dubai office in DIFC
Rokstone handed licence from Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate in DIFC
Dubai
Dubai Financial Services Authority announces 25% licensing growth in 2023
This surge in licensing activity underscores the growing confidence in the Dubai Financial Services Authority’s regulatory framework and the attractiveness of the region for financial services firms
DFSA
Dubai Financial Services Authority sees 25% jump in licensing, registering of companies in 2023
Dubai Financial Services Authority also expects further growth activity in 2024
Dubai
Dubai’s DFSA reports record number of licensed firms in 2023
From all the firms registered, the authority noted an increase in Asset Managers and Hedge Fund Managers establishing presence in DIFC
Abraaj
Dubai court fines KPMG $231mn over Abraaj fallout
KPMG Lower Gulf to appeal the verdict in supreme court after a Dubai court ruled in favour of group of investors who lost money with Abraaj
bilateral cooperation
DFSA, SEC Thailand sign pact to promote cooperation on financial market regulation, policy issues
The agreement also provides a framework for bilateral exchange of views on technology enabled financial innovation in financial services
DFSA
How does the DFSA’s new regulatory regime protect whistleblowers?
The new regulatory regime sets out enhanced legal protection for whistleblowers who report misconduct internally within DFSA regulated entities or externally to their auditor, the DFSA, or a law enforcement agency
