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UAE Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Framework: Key Updates And Amendments (Video)

Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018 initially established the AML regime of the UAE. Still, the difficulty and nature of financial crime required the need for further enhancement in the form of Federal Decree-Law No. 26/2021.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Laws That Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing In UAE Business (Video)

In this video, we explore the UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018, a key piece of legislation designed to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and the funding of unlawful organisations...

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Non-Compliance In AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined For AED 1.2 Million (Video)

In a significant development aligning with Federal Decree-Law No.20/2018 on Combating Money Laundering Crimes, the Financing of Terrorism, and the Financing of Unlawful Organizations, the CBUAE has taken action against a notable breach of AML and CFT regulations.

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New Federal Decree Law For Regulation Of The Accounting And Auditing Profession (Video)

The UAE has introduced Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2023 to regulate the accounting and auditing profession, replacing Federal Law No. 12/2014. This new law aims to improve corporate governance standards and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.

United Arab Emirates Accounting

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding AML Obligations And Risk Indicators For Real Estate Companies In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

VARA Rulebooks V2.0

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Regulatory Compliance Of Multi-Chain Wallet Tracking Solutions: Navigating AML/KYC In A Cross-Chain World

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

UAE & Singapore: Advancing AML/CFT Standards For Financial Integrity

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

UAE's Enhanced AML And CTF Regime: A Journey From Grey List To Compliance

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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A&O Shearman

Regulations On Virtual Assets To Counter Proliferation Financing And Prevent Money Laundering

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Trading Crypto In Dubai? What You Need To Know About The Latest Court Ruling

United Arab Emirates Technology

BA

BSA Law

The Critical Role And Legal Necessity Of Compliance Officers In AML Frameworks In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

RAALC

Dubai Court Of Cassation Clarifies Licensing Requirements For Virtual Asset Trading

United Arab Emirates Technology

BA

BSA Law

Regulations And Restrictions On Carrying Cash, Jewellery, And Alcohol While Traveling In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Interest On Borrowed Money: Understanding The Legal Consequences Under UAE Law (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Recent Dubai Court Ruling Prohibits Islamic Banks From Charging Late Payment Interest

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

Intellectual Property Rights In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates IP

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE's Tax Residency Law: What Expats Need To Know About Recent Changes (Video)

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Abu Dhabi Court Awards 13 Years' Worth Of Unused Leave: A Landmark Shift In UAE Labor Law Interpretation

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Strengthens AML And CFT Framework With New Federal Decree-Law

The UAE has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending some provisions of the Federal Decree-Law on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Financing of Illegal Organisations.

United Arab Emirates Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Further Enhancements To AML Governance In The UAE

On 29 July 2024, the Federal Decree-Law No. (7) of 2024 Amending Certain Provisions of Federal Decree Law-No. (20) of 2018 Concerning Countering Money Laundering Crimes...

United Arab Emirates Government

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Hadef & Partners

UAE Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Framework: Key Updates And Amendments

The UAE has reinforced its commitment to combating financial crime with significant updates to its anti-money laundering (AML) legislation. Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018, which originally established...

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

The UAE's Latest Attempt To Combat Financial Crime

The UAE has introduced two new oversight bodies to enhance its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing efforts, aiming to strengthen financial crime prevention and align with international standards, improving its global standing.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

Explained: UAE Introduces New Federal Decree-Law To Combat Financial Crimes

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

UAE Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Forms New Committees To Fight Financial Crime

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

DFSA Decision Notice: Mirabaud (Middle East) Limited

United Arab Emirates Finance

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DWF (Middle East) LLP

Banking And Finance Regulations In The UAE: Your Ultimate Business Owner's Guide

United Arab Emirates Finance

AK

Al Kabban & Associates

Extradition In The UAE.: Legal Framework

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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LYLaw

UAE Enhances Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Regulations: An Overview

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AK

Al Kabban & Associates

UAE Virtual Asset Ecosystem

United Arab Emirates Technology

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LYLaw

UAE Removed From The FATF's Grey List

United Arab Emirates Government

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Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP

Non-Compliance In AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined For AED 1.2 Million - Stay Informed

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulating Unlicensed Virtual Asset Providers: A Comprehensive Guide

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Virtual Asset Ecosystem

Virtual Assets in the U.A.E. have been classified as fully regulated, by the U.A.E. Ministry of Economy – Anti-Money Laundering Department.

United Arab Emirates Technology

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LYLaw

UAE Removed From The FATF's Grey List

As a result of the UAE's inclusion on the 'grey list' in March 2022, it has been subject to increased monitoring and assessment by the FATF over the last two years.

United Arab Emirates Government

HL

Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP

Non-Compliance In AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined For AED 1.2 Million - Stay Informed

In a significant development aligning with Federal Decree-Law No.20/2018 on Combating Money Laundering Crimes, the Financing of Terrorism, and the Financing of Unlawful Organizations.

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulating Unlicensed Virtual Asset Providers: A Comprehensive Guide

In recent years, the world has witnessed rapid growth in the popularity and adoption of virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and various other digital assets.

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The UAE Welcomes Its Removal From The FATF Grey List

United Arab Emirates Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Overview Of The DNFBP AML Requirements In The UAE With A Specific Focus On Real Estate Brokers

In the context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the term "DNFBP" refers to Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession. DNFBPs are businesses or professions...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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BSA Law

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: EMEA Regulatory Insights Series (Podcast)

In our EMEA regulatory insights series colleagues from our EMEA offices provide an update on the key regulatory issues they are seeing in their local market.

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Private Equity Comparative Guide

Private Equity Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

What Are The New Guidance And Updates On Money Laundering In UAE?

The UAE has implemented various measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, including the enactment of the Federal Law No.20 of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering ...

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Financial Crime Compliance - Skilled Person Reviews

United Arab Emirates Government

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

AML Compliance And Why You Should Care

United Arab Emirates Government

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BSA Law

AML And RegTech In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

Anti-Money Laundering And Compliance: The Latest Regulations

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

UAE Central Bank Issues Guidance On Anti-Money Laundering Protocols For The Insurance Sector

United Arab Emirates Insurance

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Abdo Rafiq & Partners

FinTech Compliance Solutions In The UAE. Revolutionary Or Risky?

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Dubai's Digital Assets Aspirations

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Jones Day

All That You Should Know About The New Anti-Money Laundering Law

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The United Arab Emirates Has Seized More Than $1.2 Billion-worth Of Assets In A Year

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

Learn More: Procedures In Filing A Case For Money Laundering In The UAE Courts

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New CBUAE Guidance For Licensed Financial Institutions

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

What Are The Updates On Penalties And Jail Time For Money Laundering Offenders?

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The New Laws For Donations & Charity Funds In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Niall Hearty, Of Financial Crime Specialists Rahman Ravelli, Considers The Implications Of The UAE Being Monitored Due To Money Laundering Failings

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

Nicola Sharp Of Financial Crime Specialists Rahman Ravelli Considers The UAE's Anti-Money Laundering Stance

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

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Key Laws That Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing In UAE Business (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Non-Compliance In AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined For AED 1.2 Million (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New Federal Decree Law For Regulation Of The Accounting And Auditing Profession (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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