Tag "Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)"
Tarabut Gateway Becomes First Regulated Open Banking Platform in the UAE
Tarabut Gateway has been granted a licence by Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide money services in and from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). DFSA is the independent regulator of financial services in DIFC, the leading global financial centre
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Dubai Regulator Seeks Feedback on Security Tokens Regulations
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is requesting feedback on its proposed regulation of security tokens. The DFSA has published its “Framework for Regulating Security Tokens” which includes derivatives as well and will be open to public consultation for a period
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UK Startup Ebury First to Receive Financial Services License Under DFSA
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), announced that Ebury, a UK fintech startup offering cross-border financial services and risk management, has been granted a Financial Services license to carry out the regulated activity of providing Money Services from the center. Ebury,
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Dubai’s Sandbox Sees The Largest Number of Application to Date
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced that it has accepted 16 firms into its 2020 Summer Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) Cohort. The ITL programme provides a unique environment that helps firms to test innovative solutions in and from the
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Dubai Financial Services Authority Published Discussion Paper on Digital Assets Custody
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) along with Deloitte Middle East published “A Market Overview of Custody for Digital Assets” with the aim of highlighting the importance of digital asset custodians and the key role they play in the future
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Dubai Welcomes Regulatory Sandbox Applications for Its 2020 Summer Cohort
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) invites applications from local and international companies to apply to join its 2020 Summer Cohort. Successful cohort applicants will be invited to apply to enter the DFSA’s version of the regulatory sandbox, known as
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5 UAE Regulator Initiatives to Bring Fintech to The Next Level
The Bahrain Fintech Regulations Report 2019, partly produced by the Central Bank of Bahrain, showcases some of the regulations and initatives set up to cultivate the growth of fintech in their regions. Each region with a strong fintech scene has their own way
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Fintech Agreement Between Dubai and Singapore Financial Services Authority
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) have signed a FinTech Agreement that allows referrals of innovative businesses between the two authorities. The Agreement reflects the commitment of both authorities to support the continuous
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