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DIFC AI and Web 3.0 Licenses
August 29, 2023

You can also read the article here: https://10leaves.ae/publications/difc/difc-artificial-intelligence-and-web-3-0-licenses DIFC is building the world-class Campus spanning over 100,000 sq. ft. within the DIFC jurisdiction. Dubai AI & Web 3.0 Campus’

Guide to the ADGM Fund Manager License
May 16, 2023

Firms interested in managing funds from the ADGM are required to submit applications to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, or FSRA.The FSRA has a fast-track process for Fund Manager licenses, which come under Category 3C. The Fund Manager, if

Hang on…
May 07, 2023

Did you know that in 2019 alone, criminals moved a whopping$2.8 billion in Bitcoin? Yes, you read that right!Cryptocurrencyis now one of thepreferreddestinationsforillicitfunds by criminals worldwide. Surprisingly, more than half of this amount wa

From the international desk…
May 07, 2023

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Let’s talk penalties…
May 07, 2023

Click here to Subscribe now!A Fixed Penalty Regime (FPN) is coming. Put very simply, it works as follows: Breach occurs DFSA issues an FPN. Pay the penalty (maximum US$ 50,000) and remedy the breach. If you do 3, DFSA doesnt sanction you. No

It’s all about the money!
May 07, 2023

Click here to Subscribe now!The new consultation paper clarifies the DFSAs stance on Payment Accounts for corporate clients, which allows greater flexibility for money service businesses to offer multiple functionalities to their customers, including la

Welcome to the Riffle!
May 07, 2023

Click here to Subscribe now!What kind of a name is Riffle? Is it Rifle? As in smoking gun?Err, actually thats a great alternative name by the way. But no, its called Riffle -as in riffling through many pages, turning them over, having a quick look.

Hedge Funds in the DIFC
April 28, 2023

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://10leaves.ae/publications/difc/hedge-funds-in-the-difcThe DIFC is a leading financial hub in the region. Besides offering a wide range of financial service activities, the centre also provides an int

The new DIFC Launchpad!
April 11, 2023

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://10leaves.ae/publications/difc/difc-venture-studio-launchpad-licenseThe DIFC has now announced the launch of the first global Venture Studio Launchpad to assist with the growth of the UAEs financia

All about the DIFC Venture Studio Framework
February 21, 2023

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://10leaves.ae/publications/difc/difc-venture-studio-framework Last year, the DIFC announced the launch of the first global Venture Studio Launchpad to assist with the growth of the UAEs financ