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DFSA AML Rulebook DIFC

United Arab Emirates

2019

Payments

AML/CFT

Overview

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issues the AML Rulebook for firms operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). It sets out requirements for anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and sanctions compliance, aligned with Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 and FATF standards.

The rulebook applies to all DIFC-licensed financial institutions, banks, insurers, asset managers, investment firms, brokers, payment service providers, and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) such as law firms, accountants, and corporate service providers.

Key Obligations

FAQ

Related Regulations

Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018

FSRA AML Rulebook ADGM

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