Dubai Financial Services Authority

Decision Notice – Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited

DFSA imposed a financial penalty of USD 504,000 on Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited for deficiencies in market-abuse detection systems and failure to notify the DFSA of changes in control — a notable market-conduct enforcement precedent.

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Regulator: Dubai Financial Services Authority
Type: Enforcement Notice
Status: Enacted
Published: 6 Feb 2026
Topic: Enforcement
Impact: High

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Decision Notice – Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited

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