Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial center in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), declared its best-ever performance for the first half of a year, reinforcing its vital role in driving the future of finance, and contributing to the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has released a comprehensive FAQ to support authorised Firms in understanding and preparing for the revised Client Assets Regime, which will come into effect on 1 January 2026. These updates follow Consultation Paper 160 (CP160) and aim to enhance the safeguarding of client assets in or from the DIFC.
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the region’s leading financial hub, has released Consultation Paper No. 2 of 2025, proposing a new Variable Capital Company (VCC) regulatory framework. This initiative aims to expand the Centre’s appeal to private investors by providing greater flexibility in structuring proprietary investment vehicles.
The rising influx of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) into the UAE has driven increased demand for bespoke wealth management services. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has emerged as the preferred jurisdiction for Wealth and Asset Management (WAM) firms looking to tap into the MEASA region.
Recent alerts from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) highlight a significant increase in sophisticated fraudulent schemes and phishing attempts targeting both individuals and businesses in the UAE.
On 12 May 2025, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced that nearly 100 firms have expressed interest in its first-ever Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox, marking a significant leap forward in DIFC’s fintech ecosystem. This initiative forms part of the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) programme and reinforces the regulator’s ongoing commitment to fostering responsible financial innovation.
With a record AED 25 billion in assets under management and heightened enforcement actions, the DFSA solidifies its role as a global financial regulator.
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of significant growth, robust regulatory oversight, and a clear vision for the future of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has set the tone for the next two years with its 2025-2026 Business Plan, reinforcing its commitment to regulatory excellence, risk-based supervision, financial crime prevention, and fostering fintech innovation in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
