Dubai Financial Services Authority

Notice of Amendments to Legislation: December 2025 (CP165 – Licensed Functions and Authorised Individuals)

DFSA Board finalised CP165 changes to Licensed Functions and Authorised Individuals via amendments to the GEN and GLO modules (RMI Nos. 430-431/2025), effective 1 July 2026, revising appointment, fitness and propriety requirements.

What firms should do

Yes — review Licensed Function/Authorised Individual appointment processes ahead of 1 Jul 2026

Regulator: Dubai Financial Services Authority
Type: Rule Amendment
Status: Enacted
Published: 15 Dec 2025
Takes effect: 1 Jul 2026
Reference: CP No. 165; RMI No. 430-431/2025
Topic: Governance
Impact: Medium

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Notice of Amendments to Legislation: December 2025 (CP165 – Licensed Functions and Authorised Individuals)

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