Dalma Capital wins DIFC nod for Islamic windowUAE-based Dalma Capital Management Limited has announced that it has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate an Islamic Window, enabling it to offer products and services that are compliant with Islamic More… |
Dubai Financial Services Authority names new CEODubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) said its board of directors has appointed Bryan Stirewalt as the new chief executive with effect from October 1. He succeeds Ian Johnston, who in late 2017 had announced his intention to step down. More… |
Dubai Financial Services Authority names new CEODubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) said its board of directors has appointed Bryan Stirewalt as the new chief executive with effect from October 1. He succeeds Ian Johnston, who in late 2017 had announced his intention to step down. More… |
DFSA launches licence initiative for fintech firmsThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today announced that it will allow financial technology (fintech) firms to apply for a class of financial services licence referred to as an Innovation Testing Licence (ITL).   More… |
DFSA backs Asian Financial ForumThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) took part in the recent Asian Financial Forum in order to further strengthen relations in financial services between Dubai, Hong Kong and Asia. The forum, hosted in Hong Kong, was atte More… |
DFSA inks key pacts with Italian regulatorsDubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) said it has entered into two important agreements with the Italian Securities and Exchange Commission (Consob) and Bank of Italy, in Rome. Consob is the public authority responsible for re More… |
DFSA penalises former executive of DIFC firmThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has slammed a penalty of Dh27,525 ($7,500) on a former senior executive officer of a Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) authorised firm for issuing a letter containing false information. More… |
DFSA seals EU securities agreementThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of financial and ancillary services conducted in the emirate, said it has inked a major agreement with Europe’s Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). More… |
Dubai introduces new markets lawThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has introduced two new markets laws in a move to bring its markets regime into closer alignment with European requirements while retaining features needed to accommodate its regional needs. The More… |
DFSA, China commision sign dealThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has entered into a supplementary agreement on co-operation with the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC). The CBRC supervises all banks and non-bank financial institutions, including fore More… |