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

Why We Are Here

The DFSA is the independent regulator for the DIFC, a financial free-zone established in Dubai, UAE.

• We authorise and register institutions and individuals who wish to conduct financial or ancillary services from the DIFC;
• We supervise regulated participants and monitor their compliance with the laws, regulations and rules that apply; and,
• We enforce the legislation that we administer.

Our regulatory regime has been tailor-made to suit the DIFC, to the highest international standards. The result is clear and succinct legislation that is appropriate for a modern financial centre.