United Arab Emirates
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The UAE operates a multi-jurisdiction regulatory landscape: the Central Bank of the UAE and the Securities and Commodities Authority regulate the mainland ('onshore'), while the DIFC and ADGM financi…
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Overview
The UAE operates a multi-jurisdiction regulatory landscape: the Central Bank of the UAE and the Securities and Commodities Authority regulate the mainland ('onshore'), while the DIFC and ADGM financial free zones have their own independent regulators (DFSA and FSRA) and legal systems. Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 anchors the national AML/CFT regime.
Who regulates what
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All Laws & Regulations →| Instrument | Type | Year | Regulator | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Decision No. (10) of 2019 — AML/CFT Implementing Regulation | Regulation | 2019 | — | official |
| Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering | Act | 2018 | — | official |
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