Financial Services Regulatory Authority — ADGM

Proposed Enhancements to the Anti-Money Laundering Framework of the FSRA

The FSRA proposed enhancements to its AML/CFT, counter-proliferation financing and sanctions framework to align with updated federal laws and FATF recommendations. These proposals were finalised in May 2026 (see FSRA-2026-002).

What firms should do

Yes — AML/CFT compliance teams should review proposed changes ahead of finalisation

Regulator: Financial Services Regulatory Authority — ADGM
Type: Consultation Paper
Status: Consultation Closed
Published: 30 Apr 2026
Consultation closes: 14 May 2026
Reference: Consultation Paper No. 1 of 2026
Topic: AML/CFT
Impact: High

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Proposed Enhancements to the Anti-Money Laundering Framework of the FSRA

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