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    Regulatory alert: Strengthening Shari'ah governance in Islamic Windows
    ADVISORY Regulatory alert: Strengthening Shari'ah governance in Islamic Windows
    The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) continues to demonstrate a robust approach to regulation and supervision across the financial services sector in the UAE. Over the past twelve months, CBUAE enforcement actions have appeared in the headlines more frequently, sending a strong message to the market and emphasising the importance of compliance and consequences of non-compliance. Read the full article to learn more:
    4 min read | 15 Jul 2025
    The 3 C’s of AML program remediation
    ADVISORY The 3 C’s of AML program remediation
    At a recent panel hosted by Grant Thornton UAE, “The 3 C’s of successful AML program remediation”, I had the privilege to moderate and explore with fellow panellists how LFIs can rise to the challenge with strategic intent and operational precision. The discussion brought together regulatory veterans, banking executives, and remediation experts to explore what truly drives success in AML compliance program remediation. The consensus? It’s not just about fixing what’s broken. It’s about building something better—with competence, clarity, and collaboration as the foundational elements. Read the full article to learn more:
    Alexandra Will
    Alexandra Will
    | 4 min read | 14 Jul 2025
    Consumer protection and market conduct series (Part 3 of 3)
    ADVISORY Consumer protection and market conduct series (Part 3 of 3)
    This second installment in our three-part series examines the crucial impact of effective complaints handling on Licensed Financial Institutions (LFIs). We aim to provide valuable insights into conduct risk management and how LFIs can strengthen their control frameworks to meet the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)’s Consumer Protection Regulation and Standards. GT UAE offers expertise in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and the complexities of maintaining ethical standards while addressing consumer protection and market conduct risks.
    2 min read | 08 Jul 2025
    Tax Alert – UAE Ministry of Finance Issues Guidance on Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP)
    TAX Tax Alert – UAE Ministry of Finance Issues Guidance on Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP)
    The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently issued guidance on Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) to inform taxpayers about its purpose, the circumstances under which it can be applied, the required documentation for submitting a MAP request, and the procedural steps involved.
    5 min read | 03 Jul 2025
    Tax newsletter - June 2025
    TAX Tax newsletter - June 2025
    In our June 2025 edition of GT’s regional monthly Tax Newsletter, we provide the latest Tax news updates affecting International Tax, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Indirect Taxes in the UAE and across the Middle East region.
    1 min read | 30 Jun 2025
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    Grant Thornton multinational platform to expand to include Switzerland/Liechtenstein and the Channel Islands

    CHICAGO, ZURICH and JERSEY, June 17, 2025 — Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors) today announced agreements to expand the multinational platform it formed in January with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform will now include Grant Thornton Switzerland/Liechtenstein and Grant Thornton in the Channel Islands (known as Grant Thornton Limited, Channel Islands).

    23 Apr 2025

    Grant Thornton UAE to join multinational platform led by Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

    Dubai, UAE & Chicago, IL, US; April 23, 2025 — Grant Thornton UAE today announced that it has reached an agreement to unite with Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors). Through the agreement, Grant Thornton UAE will join the multinational platform that Grant Thornton Advisors initially created earlier this year with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform was established with the backing of an investor group led by New Mountain Capital, a growth-oriented investment firm with approximately $55 billion in assets under management. The expanded platform will continue to be part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which comprises member firms in more than 150 markets worldwide.

    10 Feb 2025

    Grant Thornton UAE opens in Sharjah

    SHARJAH, 10th February, 2025 (WAM) - Grant Thornton UAE, one of the leading financial services companies, has announced the opening of its new office in Sharjah, in a step that represents a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey and its commitment to serving its clients in the Northern Emirates and across the UAE.

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