Historical consultation record for DFSA CP160 on updates to the Client Assets regime. Consultation opened 6 August 2024 and closed 20 October 2024; final amendments were made in March 2025 and became effective on 1 January 2026.
DFSA Consultation Paper 160 — Client Assets Regime
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
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Historical consultation record for DFSA CP160 on updates to the Client Assets regime. Consultation opened 6 August 2024 and closed 20 October 2024; final amendments were made in March 2025 and became effective on 1 January 2026.
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DIFC firms holding or controlling client assets and related auditors/market participants.
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August 6, 2024
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October 20, 2024
DIFC firms holding or controlling client assets and related auditors/market participants.
Proposed updates to the DFSA Client Assets regime.
Use for genealogy; use the CP160 final amendments for operative requirements.
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