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Risk Management
Why Most Risk Registers Fail to Predict Real Risk and What Boards Should Do About It
Discover why traditional risk registers fail to predict emerging risks and how Baker Tilly UAE helps boards strengthen enterprise risk management, internal audit, governance, IFRS compliance, and strategic resilience through scenario planning and proactive risk advisory.
Reefat Maniar
Aug 5, 2026
External Publications
Cybersecurity
The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: Why Awareness Alone Is No Longer Enough
Cyber risk is a critical business and survival issue for all organizations, especially SMEs, requiring proactive governance, strong controls, and disciplined cyber resilience.
Nadeem Maniar
Apr 7, 2026
External Publications
Fraud & Forensic Investigations
Background Verification in 2026: A Governance and Risk Imperative
Why Background Verification Is a Critical Control in Today’s Organizations
Nihad Ekhlas
Mar 30, 2026
External Publications
IT Audit Solutions
IT General Controls for Reliable Financial Reporting Using Business Intelligence Platforms
An Internal Audit Perspective on Governance, Assurance, and Audit Reliance
Vaibhav Jain
Mar 27, 2026
External Publications
Internal Audit
Trust in Motion: Audit in Turbulent Times
In times of economic and operational uncertainty, audit plays a critical role in strengthening trust, transparency, and resilience by providing independent assurance and helping organisations navigate risks with confidence.
Reefat Maniar
Mar 25, 2026
Article
Risk Advisory
Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets: DFSA and VARA Updates Shaping Dubai’s Crypto Landscape
Dubai has strengthened digital asset oversight through updates from the Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. The DFSA removed its recognised token list within the Dubai International Financial Centre, shifting responsibility to firms for crypto suitability assessments and governance. VARA introduced stricter due diligence measures for high-risk jurisdictions, reinforcing AML/CFT compliance and firm-level accountability across Dubai’s crypto market.
Armen Biberian
Feb 19, 2026
Article
Fraud & Forensic Investigations
Mystery Shopping: Driving Compliance and Customer Experience Excellence
Mystery shopping plays a vital role in the UAE banking sector by linking regulatory compliance with real customer experience. Baker Tilly’s practical assessments, aligned with the Central Bank’s Consumer Protection Regulation, evaluate transparency, conduct, data protection, complaint handling, and consumer education. These insights help banks strengthen trust, identify gaps, and enhance service quality while maintaining regulatory alignment.
Nadeem Maniar
Jan 22, 2026
Article
Cybersecurity
Cybercrime: It’s not just a big business issue
Discover why SMEs are prime cyber targets, and the practical steps that help them fight back.
Nadeem Maniar
Dec 11, 2025
Article
Risk Advisory
Understanding Ownership, Control, and Representation in the Context of Targeted Financial Sanctions
Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) prevent terrorism financing by requiring UAE Reporting Entities to freeze assets within 24 hours of a match on the UAE or UNSC terrorist lists. TFS applies to designated individuals, entities, and those they control or act through, with all actions based on documented evidence.
Narasimha Das
Oct 21, 2025
Article
Risk Advisory
New ADGM Data Protection Rules: Substantial Public Interest Conditions
The ADGM has recently introduced the Data Protection (Substantial Public Interest Conditions) Rules 2025 to provide clear additional legal grounds for processing Special Categories of Personal Data in situations where there is a substantial public interest.
Narasimha Das
Sep 19, 2025
Article
Fraud & Forensic Investigations
Understanding the Fraud Triangle and the Imperative of Integrity
Insights from "Deception and Financial Mayhem" by Saad Maniar and Faisal Sheikh
Saad Maniar
Sep 17, 2025
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