Dubai Financial Services Authority
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2004 |
| Jurisdiction | Dubai International Financial Centre |
| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Website |
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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is the financial regulatory agency of the special economic zone, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), In Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1][2] It is distinct from the UAE's federal Securities and Commodities Authority, whose jurisdiction covers the wider UAE outside the boundaries of the DIFC. It operates only within the special economic zone and is tasked with providing a regulatory environment of international standards.
History
The agency was established in 2004 as part of the establishment of the Dubai International Financial Centre.
See also
References
- ↑ "About us". DFSA. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
- ↑ "DFSA alerts about misuse of its name". Emirates24/7. July 21, 2014.
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