The DFSA is the independent regulator of financial services conducting in or from the DIFC, a purpose-built financial free-zone in Dubai, UAE.

The DFSA’s regulatory mandate includes asset management, banking and credit services, securities, collective investment funds, custody and trust services,
commodities futures trading, Islamic finance, insurance, an international equities exchange, and an international commodities derivatives exchange.

In addition to regulating financial and ancillary services, the DFSA is responsible for supervising and enforcing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) requirements applicable in the DIFC to the individuals and firms it regulates. The DFSA also exercises delegated enforcement powers under the DIFC Companies Law. The DFSA also exercises delegated enforcement powers under the DIFC Companies Law.

Banking

Insurance

Trading & Exchanges

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)

Jp Morgan

Reinis Vucans

Philip Anderson

Martin E.

Maryam al Zarooni

Jatin Gupta

Heather B.

Elias Polyzogopoulos

Basheer Ahmad

Peter Smith

Elisabeth Wallace

Waleed Saeed al Awadi

Dfsa Journey

Al Awadhi

Justin Baldacchino

The Legal and Compliance team at the DFSA is responsible for ensuring that the authority and its regulated entities adhere to legal standards and regulatory requirements. This team oversees enforcement actions, develops legal policies, and supervises compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) regulations. Through investigations and legal counsel, they maintain the integrity of the financial services sector within the DIFC.

Legal and Compliance

Risk Management

Corporate Functions

Legal and Compliance

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Other teams at Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)

Risk Management

Corporate Functions