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DFSA Consultation Paper 160 — Client Assets Regime

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)

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Last independently checkedSeptember 26, 2026Checked 32 days ago.
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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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Why it matters

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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Who is affected

DIFC firms holding or controlling client assets and related auditors/market participants.

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What action may be required

Use for genealogy; use the CP160 final amendments for operative requirements.

Evidence strengthNeeds review

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Last checkedSeptember 26, 2026
Next reviewOctober 26, 2026
EVIDENCE CHECK

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  • Primary evidence linked1 official source is attached.
  • Freshness checkChecked 32 days ago.
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  • Material changes preservedNo material update has been recorded after the baseline.
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Primary sourceLinked evidence on dfsa.ae

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Editorial checkReviewed September 26, 2026

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Record type

Consultation

Jurisdiction

DIFC

Affected sector

client-assets

Regulatory stage

superseded-by-final-rules

Published or announced

August 6, 2024

Consultation deadline

October 20, 2024

Compliance or action deadline

October 20, 2024

Who is affected

DIFC firms holding or controlling client assets and related auditors/market participants.

What changes

Proposed updates to the DFSA Client Assets regime.

What readers or companies should do

Use for genealogy; use the CP160 final amendments for operative requirements.

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