ADGM FSRA finalised a revised funds framework creating streamlined categories for managers of smaller funds and institutional-only funds, with transition arrangements for existing VCFMs and FFMs.
ADGM FSRA Funds Framework — September 2026 Enhancements
ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)
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ADGM FSRA finalised a revised funds framework creating streamlined categories for managers of smaller funds and institutional-only funds, with transition arrangements for existing VCFMs and FFMs.
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ADGM Fund Managers, asset managers serving institutional-only funds, Venture Capital Fund Managers, Foreign Fund Managers and private-fund managers with employee investment arrangements.
Affected managers should assess whether they qualify for the new Sub Threshold Fund Manager, Institutional Fund Manager or Institutional Fund Asset Manager categories and review transition requirements where applicable.
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Editorial checkReviewed September 25, 2026
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March 31, 2027
ADGM Fund Managers, asset managers serving institutional-only funds, Venture Capital Fund Managers, Foreign Fund Managers and private-fund managers with employee investment arrangements.
Introduces streamlined regulatory frameworks for managers of smaller funds and institutional-only funds, facilitates employee investment in private funds managed by their employer, and revises the Foreign Fund Manager framework.
Affected managers should assess whether they qualify for the new Sub Threshold Fund Manager, Institutional Fund Manager or Institutional Fund Asset Manager categories and review transition requirements where applicable.
Incorrectly assuming eligibility for a streamlined category or missing transition requirements could create authorisation and compliance risk.
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