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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
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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
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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
346 PEOPLE
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
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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
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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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Article Risk Advisory
Building Resilience Against Terrorist Financing
Narasimha Das Aug 28, 2025
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Article Risk Management
Elevating AML Compliance: Insights from the 2024 DNFBPs Thematic Review
Narasimha Das Aug 21, 2025
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Article Fraud & Forensic Investigations
Why Background Verification Matters More Than Ever in the UAE
Nadeem Maniar Aug 18, 2025
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