Sunday 03 March 2024
Sunday 03 March 2024
CBUAE: "FATF" Announcement of UAE Completion of the Requirements is a Testament of Concerted National Efforts to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
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Tuesday 06 February 2024
Tuesday 06 February 2024
CBUAE revokes the licence and registration of Smart and Secure Insurance Agent
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Monday 05 February 2024
Monday 05 February 2024
CBUAE launches the fifth cohort of the Executive Certificate for Risk-Based Supervision Professionals
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Wednesday 31 January 2024
Wednesday 31 January 2024
CBUAE Maintains the Base Rate at 5.40%
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Tuesday 30 January 2024
Tuesday 30 January 2024
CBUAE imposes a financial sanction of AED 1.2 million on an insurance company operating in the UAE
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Monday 29 January 2024
Monday 29 January 2024
Mansour bin Zayed witnesses UAE Central Bank's Golden Jubilee
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Tuesday 16 January 2024
Tuesday 16 January 2024
Summary Report - Monetary Banking Developments - November 2023
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Regulatory Development
The Central Bank of the UAE regulates and supervises financial service companies operating in the UAE.
As part of the CBUAE's mandate to promote and protect the stability of the financial system in the state, the CBUAE maintains a regulatory framework applicable to Licensed Financial Institutions and Licensed Financial Activities. Within the CBUAE, the Regulatory Development Division is tasked with developing this regulatory framework by drafting and proposing regulations, standards, and guidance.
Legislation
Regulations
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Licensed Financial Institutions
The CBUAE has created regulations for its licensed financial institutions to ensure the adequate organisation, supervision and development of all financial services companies in the UAE. This provides an operational framework, protection for both the finance companies and their customers, and enhances financial sector stability.
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Insurance sector
These documents outline the various provisions, details and resolutions governing the CBUAE’s oversight of insurance companies and insurance-related professions operating in the country.
To read the insurance regulations, please click here
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Exchange Houses
The legislation here sets out the baseline requirements for Exchange Houses operating in the UAE. The regulations encompass operational aspects from licensing to management, consumer protection, risk management and anti money laundering requirements.
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Financial Institutions Regulations
Find the regulations that apply to any financial institution licensed to operate in the UAE here
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Bank Regulations
Explore the current regulations that apply to banks licensed to operate in the UAE here.
Regulations for Other Entities
Payments
The series of regulations included here include details of the licensing, designation, oversight and enforcement of financial infrastructure and payment systems. They also encompass rights and obligations, the nature of contracts and the CBUAE’s powers to supervise service providers.
Crowdfunding
The information here relates to Loan-based Crowdfunding Activities (LCAs) in the UAE, with regulations providing a framework for licensing, regulating and monitoring LCAs. These rules safeguard the financial system from the risks posed by LCAs, and protect the interests of consumers in the UAE.
Public Consultation
From time to time, the CBUAE may conduct public consultations on proposed draft regulations. Under this section, consultation papers will be made available for public feedback.
The CBUAE will publish consultation papers in this section, including past consultation papers, explanatory texts and proposed draft regulation.
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