Dubai Financial Services Authority

Conduct of Business Module (COB) Rule-making Instrument (No. 444) 2026

Amendments to the Conduct of Business Module (COB) have been made to enhance consumer protection and ensure fair treatment of clients. These changes are part of the DFSA's ongoing efforts to maintain high standards of business conduct within the DIFC.

What firms should do

Firms must review and update their business conduct policies to comply with the new COB requirements.

Regulator: Dubai Financial Services Authority
Type: Rulebook Amendment
Status: Enacted
Published: 1 Oct 2026
Reference: RMI 444/2026
Topic: Conduct of Business
Impact: High

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Conduct of Business Module (COB) Rule-making Instrument (No. 444) 2026

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