DFSA Fines Hayman-Woodward USD 454,367 for Operating Without DNFBP Registration
The DFSA found that Hayman-Woodward had breached Article 71A(1) of the Regulatory Law 2004. Under this law, a business classified...
News / DIFC
DFSA Fines Vault Wealth USD 109,200 for Unauthorised Activity in the DIFC
The DFSA fined ADGM-licensed Vault Wealth USD 109,200 for advising clients from the DIFC without DFSA authorisation. What it means...
MoF & DIFC Academy Launch Certified Finance Leader Programmes
UAE Ministry of Finance and DIFC Academy launch new finance leadership programmes focused on AI, strategy, advisory skills and federal...
DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations 2026: SPV Regime Now Open to Everyone — But There’s a Catch
Investors traded AED 119.5 billion on Dubai Financial Market during the first half of 2026. That was 40.4% more than...
DIFC Free Zone Crosses 10,000 Companies in H1 2026: What the Record Half-Year Means for Your Business, Tax and Compliance
According to DIFC's H1 2026 announcement, active registered companies reached 10,018 by 30 June 2026, up 30% organically over the...
DIFC Courts Reports AED 10.02 Billion in Claims, Record Caseload in H1 2026
DIFC Courts recorded 810 cases worth AED 10.02bn in H1 2026 — up 48% YoY, with 1 in 3 filed...
