© 2026 DFSA refers to the Dubai Financial Services Authority, a body established under Dubai law as the independent regulator of financial services and related activities for the DIFC.

In addition to regulating financial and ancillary services, the DFSA is responsible for supervising and enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) requirements applicable …

Under the Rule 9.8.3 of the Markets Rules module of the DFSA Rulebook, Reporting Entities are required to disclose to the Market information through a DFSA approved Regulatory Announcement …

As a risk-based regulator, the DFSA conducts initial assessments to ensure firms adhere to the DFSA’s standards of conduct and business. In order to conduct Financial Services in or from the Dubai …

The DFSA administers the Regulatory Law 2004, which is the cornerstone legislation of the regulatory regime. The Law establishes the constitution of the DFSA and enables the creation of the regulatory …

In addition to regulating financial and ancillary services (such as auditors) in the DIFC, the DFSA is responsible for supervising and enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist …

DFsA's Legal Framework Article 121 of the UAE Constitution enabled the Federation to create Financial Free Zones in the Emirates, and most importantly, to exclude the application of certain Federal laws …

Summary Regulatory Framework Supervisory Methodology Overview of DFSA AML/CTF & Sanctions Obligations Standard-Setters / International Organisations Followed Financial Crime Prevention …

DFSA extends MoU with Chinese regulatory body CBIRC. DFSA and Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier sign Financial Innovation agreement. DFSA to launch Cyber Threat Intelligence …

DFSA to host webinar on updated Crypto Token framework and DIFC’s digital assets… The DFSA implements major updates to Crypto Token Regulatory Framework,…