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The ADGM Data Protection Regulations Amendment 2022 - What you need to know
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) released its comprehensive data protection regulations in 2021 (the “Regulations”), repealing the Data Protection…
August 17, 2022
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – July 2022
This edition includes - DFSA issues consultation paper no.144 ‘Miscellaneous Changes’, ADGM issues white paper on sustainable finance, FATF issues…
August 10, 2022
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – June 2022
This edition includes - DFSA holds educational cyber security seminar, DIFC Academy holds ERS, CRS and FATCA training, ADGM announced…
July 11, 2022
UAE Outsourcing and Support: Independent Non Executive Director Services
Waystone Compliance Solutions offers its clients operating in the financial centres of the DIFC and the ADGM various outsourcing options.
June 21, 2022
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – May 2022
This edition includes - DFSA outreach session on financial crime, ADGM issues consultation paper on commercial legislation, FCCP issues an…
June 9, 2022
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – April 2022
This edition includes - DIFC consults on the prescribed company regulations, FSRA issues discussion paper on DeFi, SAMA opens consultation…
May 16, 2022
Middle East Regulatory Update – March 2022
This Middle East Regulatory Update includes the following: DIFC & DFSA latest developments ADGM & FSRA latest developments Middle East…
April 19, 2022
Virtual Assets Regulatory Landscape in the UAE
If you are in the virtual assets space, the UAE is likely to be firmly on your radar.
March 30, 2022
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – February 2022
This edition includes – DIFC holds AI festival, FSRA enhances framework to broaden participation in private capital markets, SCA reviews…
March 15, 2022
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – January 2022
This edition includes - MENA Fintech Association Launches the Sustainable Fintech Alliance, FSRA to Merge Regulatory Committee with Appeals Panel,…
February 14, 2022
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – December 2021
This edition includes - DIFC FinTech Hive’s largest accelerator programme launches Investor Day, IFC and ADGM launch ‘She Wins Arabia’,…
January 17, 2022
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition - November 2021
This edition includes - DFSA Host Cyber Risk Forum, FSRA Issues a Report on Regulatory Technology, SCA Explores Ways to…
December 10, 2021
Is an Outsourced Compliance Provider Appropriate for Your Firm?
The SEC’s Director of Examinations[1] recently reiterated the critical role that Chief Compliance Officers (“CCO”) play for both investment advisers…
November 30, 2021
The Middle East Knowledge Series: Preparing an ICAAP Report
The annual regulatory reporting season is upon us for Firms with a 31 December financial year end, and one of…
November 18, 2021
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition - December 2020
This edition includes - DIFC Issues its First Licence to Provide Money Services in the DIFC, ADGM to Amend the…
November 18, 2021
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition - January 2021
This edition includes - DIFC Hosts Outreach Session for Cyber Risk Management Guidelines, ADGM Holds Online Workshop on Cryptocurrency and…
November 18, 2021
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition - February 2021
This edition includes - DIFC Embraces the Future of Finance with Tokenisation of Digital Assets, ADGM Enacts the Data Protection…
November 18, 2021
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition - March 2021
This edition includes - DIFC Records Highest Number of Annual Registrations Since Inception, FCPU Host Workshop on Targeted Financial Sanctions,…
November 18, 2021