Business Continuity Measures Form v3 (4/2026) Update

DFSA issued an updated Business Continuity Measures Form (v3, 4/2026) via the ePortal, required to be submitted by 22 April 2026. Date sourced from secondary reporting.

What firms should do

Yes — submit updated Business Continuity Measures Form v3 by 22 Apr 2026

Regulator: Dubai Financial Services Authority
Type: Circular
Status: Final/In Force
Published: 16 Apr 2026
Consultation closes: 22 Apr 2026
Topic: Governance
Impact: Medium

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