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Regulation 2023

Sandbox Conditions Regulation

Issued by Central Bank of the UAE

Effective: 15 Apr 2024

Plain-English summary

Circular C 6/2023. Lets eligible UAE start-ups and Financial Free Zone companies test innovative Licensed Financial Activities for six to 12 months under Central Bank supervision (Art. 11), with written consumer consent (Art. 7-1(b)(vii)) and safeguards such as escrow of consumer funds (Art. 9). Deposit-taking and insurance are excluded, and licensed financial institutions cannot participate.

Who it applies to

Banking · Payments & Fintech

Topics

Payments & Fintech / Digital Assets

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