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How will the new trusts law change the UAE advice sector?
On 10 February 2020, the UAE Ministry of Finance (MOF) unveiled its trusts law, announcing that it will help increase…
Dubai's DIFC Courts reports influx of businesses filing cases in 2020
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts saw an influx of businesses filing disputes in 2020, with the total number…
UAE focuses on consumer protection with new laws
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Central Bank has moved to enhance consumer rights in the field of financial services with…
The changing role of in-house legal in the Middle East
As businesses in the Middle East adapt to the impact of the global pandemic, economic recession and unprecedented low demand…
UAE Central Bank imposes Dh600,000 penalty on individual linked to exchange house
The Central Bank of the UAE imposed sanctions on a non-authorised individual related to an exchange house operating in the…
Saudi Arabia’s financial regulatory authority refers five suspects to Public Prosecution
Saudi Arabia’s financial regulatory authority said it has referred five suspects to the Public Prosecution accused of engaging in “manipulative…
Barclays expects High Court judgment on Amanda Staveley case imminently
Barclays PLC said the High Court has indicated that a judgment regarding the Amanda Staveley case is imminent. Staveley…
Qatar regulator launches platform to monitor human understanding of financial crime
Financial services professionals in Qatar can now measure their understanding of how to prevent financial crimes through an online platform,…
JTC Welcomes New UAE Trusts Law
New trusts legislation introduced in the UAE is another positive step forward for the wealth management sector in the region,…
UAE trust law creates ‘hugely important tool’ for wealth sector
The UAE Ministry of Finance said that its trusts law will help increase the “competitiveness” and “attractiveness” of the country’s…
Ruler of Dubai appoints new judges to the DIFC Courts
Promotion of two Emirati judges to the Court of First Instance (CFI) First female Emirati common law judge appointed in…