United Arab Emirates: Finance and Banking

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ADGM’s New Fund And Fund Manager Rules: Which Route Is Right For Global Sponsors And Institutional Capital?
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has introduced new regulatory routes for fund managers, including lighter frameworks for institutional-only managers and smaller private funds, while revising requirements for foreign managers. These changes present strategic choices for global sponsors and institutional investors in structuring regional investment platforms and determining optimal licensing pathways.
United Arab Emirates Finance
AO
A&O Shearman
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Understanding UAE Change Of Control Rules For Financial Businesses
The UAE’s financial regulatory landscape is divided between the federal onshore regime and the country’s financial free zones. Businesses operating onshore may fall under the supervision of the Federal Capital Market Authority (CMA), while entities established in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are subject to their respective regulatory frameworks.
United Arab Emirates Finance
BF
BREMER LF WLL
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The UAE’s New VASP Framework: A Comprehensive Revision Of The CMA’s Regulations
The Capital Market Authority of the United Arab Emirates has introduced a comprehensive new licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers, establishing eight distinct regulated activities with risk-based capital requirements and enhanced governance standards. The framework consolidates previous regulations while introducing stricter controls on privacy tokens, algorithmic tokens, and client asset holdings, positioning the UAE as a leading hub for regulated digital asset innovation.
United Arab Emirates Finance
TLP Advisors
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ADGM’s New Fund And Fund Manager Rules: Which Route Is Right For Global Sponsors And Institutional Capital?
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has introduced new regulatory routes for fund managers, including lighter frameworks for institutional-only managers and smaller private funds, while revising requirements for foreign managers. These changes present strategic choices for global sponsors and institutional investors in structuring regional investment platforms and determining optimal licensing pathways.
United Arab Emirates Finance
AO
A&O Shearman
Article
Understanding UAE Change Of Control Rules For Financial Businesses
The UAE’s financial regulatory landscape is divided between the federal onshore regime and the country’s financial free zones. Businesses operating onshore may fall under the supervision of the Federal Capital Market Authority (CMA), while entities established in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are subject to their respective regulatory frameworks.
United Arab Emirates Finance
BF
BREMER LF WLL
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