Proposal-stage record for changes to the DFSA approach to Licensed Functions and Authorised Individuals.
DFSA CP165 — Licensed Functions & Authorised Individuals
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
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Proposal-stage record for changes to the DFSA approach to Licensed Functions and Authorised Individuals.
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DIFC Authorised Firms and individuals performing licensed/authorised functions.
Use CP165 to understand the consultation history; current compliance should be mapped to the final GEN Rule-making Instrument No. 430 of 2025 and GLO Rule-making Instrument No. 431 of 2025, effective 1 July 2026.
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- Freshness checkChecked 28 days ago.
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Primary sourceLinked evidence on dfsa.ae
Editorial checkReviewed September 24, 2026
Next triggerRegulatory status should be checked on a shorter cycle
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March 6, 2025
May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025
DIFC Authorised Firms and individuals performing licensed/authorised functions.
Proposed revisions to the DFSA treatment of Licensed Functions and Authorised Individuals.
Use CP165 to understand the consultation history; current compliance should be mapped to the final GEN Rule-making Instrument No. 430 of 2025 and GLO Rule-making Instrument No. 431 of 2025, effective 1 July 2026.
Role mapping based on proposal text may be inaccurate after finalisation.
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