Lexara Weekly · 21 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2026

DFSA Activity Surges with Two Regulatory Notices, Marking a Notable Increase from Baseline

This week, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issued two regulatory notices, significantly exceeding its recent baseline of approximately 0.3 items per week. This surge in activity highlights a focus on exempt offeror approvals, with both notices pertaining to the approval of entities under Rule A5.1.1 of the Markets Rules. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) also made a high-impact move by amending its regulations to enhance private wealth and structuring offerings, although this is in line with its typical activity levels. No unusual activity was observed from other authorities such as the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) or the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), which maintained their usual pace. Overall, the week was marked by DFSA's increased regulatory actions, while other authorities remained quiet, indicating a targeted regulatory focus rather than a broad-based shift.

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