DFSA Regulatory Deadlines
There are 3 upcoming DFSA regulatory deadlines. The next is "DFSA Issues Feedback Statement on Consultation Paper No. 174", on 1 January 2027. Reg Monitoring tracks 8 DFSA deadlines in total, including 5 that have closed.
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January 2027 3
- DFSA Issues Feedback Statement on Consultation Paper No. 174
the Conduct of Business Module (COB), which will come into force on 1 January 2027
- The DFSA made targeted amendments to credit rating agency and prudential…
The credit rating agency amendments apply from 1 January 2027.
- Notice of Amendments to Legislation: October 2026
The DFSA Board made the following Rulemaking Instrument to come into force on 1 January 2027: CONDUCT OF BUSINESS MODULE (COB) RULE-MAKING INSTRUMENT (No. 444) 2026.
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September 2026 1
- The DFSA proposes significant updates to its Collective Investment Fund…
The DFSA encourages responses via its online response form by 7 September 2026 from all stakeholders with an interest in DIFC’s fund and asset management ecosystem.
June 2026 1
- The DFSA moves to accelerate Islamic Finance sector growth in DIFC, consulting…
Authorised Firms and Authorised Market Institutions, and their employees, applicants, professional advisers, and other industry participants are invited to submit comments via the DFSA's online response form by 19 June 2026.
March 2026 2
- Financial Markets Tribunal upholds the DFSA’s decision to impose a fine on Al…
Al Ramz Capital LLC (Al Ramz) has 28 days after the date of the Financial Markets Tribunal’s decision to appeal the decision.
- DFSA AML and Glossary Modules amendments come into force; FAQs published
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)’s updated Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions (AML) and Glossary Modules of the DFSA Rulebook came into force on 2 March 2026.
January 2026 1
- DFSA issues updated rules on the regulation of Crypto Tokens in the DIFC
which will come into force on 12 January 2026