Dubai Financial Services Authority

Dubai Financial Services Authority
Agency overview
Formed 2004
Jurisdiction Dubai International Financial Centre
Headquarters Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Website www.dfsa.ae

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is the financial regulatory agency of the special economic zone, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), In Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1][2] It is distinct from the UAE's federal Securities and Commodities Authority, whose jurisdiction covers the wider UAE outside the boundaries of the DIFC. It operates only within the special economic zone and is tasked with providing a regulatory environment of international standards.

History

The agency was established in 2004 as part of the establishment of the Dubai International Financial Centre.

See also

References

  1. "About us". DFSA. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  2. "DFSA alerts about misuse of its name". Emirates24/7. July 21, 2014.