Lexara Weekly · 3 Nov 2025 – 9 Nov 2025

Central Bank of the UAE shows increased regulatory activity with dual guidance releases.

This week, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) was notably more active than its recent baseline, issuing two guidance documents, compared to its average of 0.7 items per week. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) also maintained a steady output with one guidance each, aligning with their respective averages of 0.7 and 1.3 items per week. Meanwhile, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issued a low-impact press release, consistent with its average of 1 item per week. A discernible pattern this week is the focus on risk management, particularly concerning financial crimes, as evidenced by the CBUAE's guidance on trade-based money laundering and proliferation finance. Overall, the week was marked by a moderate level of regulatory activity with a clear emphasis on enhancing risk assessment frameworks across financial institutions.

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