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The DFSA’s regulatory approach is to be risk-based and to avoid unnecessary regulatory burden.

Who We Are

Vision

To be an internationally respected regulator and a role model for financial services regulation in the Middle East.

Mission

To develop, administer and enforce world class regulation of financial services within the DIFC.

Regulatory Approach

To be risk-based and to avoid unnecessary regulatory burden.

Values

To expect high standards of ethical conduct and integrity from the DFSA and its people.

To demonstrate professionalism, independence, efficiency, leadership and resolve in the discharge of our responsibilities.

To ensure administrative fairness, consultative process, accessibility, impartiality and accountability in the performance of our functions.