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… |
DFSA names new board chiefDubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of financial and ancillary services in the emirate, has appointed Ian Johnston as the new chief executive of its board of directors. Announcing the appointment on Wednesd More… |
DFSA wins case against UAE firmDubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) said it has won the first contested case before regulatory appeals committee (RAC) in connection with the withdrawal of licences of an UAE-based asset management firm. DFSA is the independent finan More… |
DFSA wins more powersThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has accepted a delegation of certain powers from the DIFC Registrar of Companies, including the power to appoint inspectors to investigate the affairs of companies and partnerships. The delegat More… |
Dubai Financial Authority CEO to step downThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced that after nearly four years in the chief executive’s role, Paul M Koster has decided to step down in September 2012. The DFSA board of directors have commenced the normal nomina More… |
DFSA inks US audit protocol pactDubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) said it has entered into a Statement of Protocol with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the agency responsible for federal oversight of the audits of public companies in the US. Th More… |
DFSA in new compliance with DIFCThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has taken over the regulation of DIFC anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) requirements for designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBP). Th More… |
DFSA, India cbank ink information sharing pactThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at information sharing and assistance. The MoU was signed by the chief executive of the DFSA, Paul Kost More… |








