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Consumer protection and market conduct series (Part 2 of 3)
ADVISORY Consumer protection and market conduct series (Part 2 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 | 27 May 2025
Tax Alert – Amendments to the investment fund structures
TAX Tax Alert – Amendments to the investment fund structures
The Ministry of Finance has announced significant updates to the existing Cabinet Decision in relation to Qualifying Investment Funds and Qualifying Limited Partnerships, with the release of Cabinet Decision No. 34 of 2025 which has replaced Cabinet Decision No. 81 of 2023.
6 min read | 02 May 2025
Tax Newsletter - April 2025
TAX Tax Newsletter - April 2025
In our April 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 Apr 2025
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Economic Substance Requirements in the UAE for RAK ICC Entities
Tax Economic Substance Requirements in the UAE for RAK ICC Entities
As a member of Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD), and in response to an assessment of the UAE’s tax framework by the European Union Code of Conduct Group, the UAE has committed to ensuring standards related to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) are implemented.
26 Mar 2020
4 Strategies to Mitigate the Disruption of COVID-19
Hisham Farouk with Tharawat Family Business Forum: 4 Strategies to Mitigate the Disruption of COVID-19
Fortunately, our understanding of how to address the challenges of COVID-19 is improving every day. Our medical and scientific communities are learning and adopting new strategies to deal with the current global crisis, as are the world's policymakers.
Hisham Farouk
Hisham Farouk
| 24 Mar 2020
Compliance with NCEMA Guidelines
Risk Management Compliance with NCEMA Guidelines
In a race against time, governments are issuing directives on effective precautions against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) globally to prepare for what is to come as peak-virus over the next 4 to 6 weeks.
19 Mar 2020
Tax Alert - February 2020
VAT Tax Alert - February 2020
Read about recent updates regarding customs and excise tax in this edition of Tax Alert.
15 Mar 2020
Epidemic Risk Management: Let’s call a meeting to discuss COVID-19
Risk Management Epidemic Risk Management: Let’s call a meeting to discuss COVID-19
Let’s call a meeting to discuss COVID-19 epidemic risk management. No, let's not. Calling a meeting creates a state of panic and promotes congregating in groups at a time when a virus can be transmitted to two people from one infected person- it is not a good idea. What is, however, is having team leaders, risk champions, business continuity professionals, Human Resources, and communications teams collaborate online and agree on a comprehensive strategy to manage the risk and here is how to do it.
09 Mar 2020
Women in Business 2020
International Business Report (IBR) Women in Business 2020
Over the last 12 months, our women in business research has drilled down into the gender diversity stats of mid-market organisations around the world, looking at how the numbers are changing, and most importantly, what businesses are doing to make them change.
08 Mar 2020
LIBOR will disappear after 2021, have you prepared for it?
LIBOR LIBOR will disappear after 2021, have you prepared for it?
The disappearance of LIBOR will not only impact UK but it is expected to have worldwide repercussions
20 Feb 2020
Tax Alert - January 2020
VAT Tax Alert - January 2020
Read about the latest updates in VAT happening in the UAE and GCC.
10 Feb 2020
Effectiveness Testing of Internal Controls
UPDATE Effectiveness Testing of Internal Controls
The Insurance Authority recently released Circular No. (21) of 2019 regarding 2020 Reporting Requirements for All Insurance Companies Operating in the UAE.
26 Jan 2020
Tax Alert - December 2019
VAT Tax Alert - December 2019
Read about the latest updates in VAT and Customs & Excise Tax happening in the UAE and GCC.
19 Jan 2020
Mandatory DEWS Plan - Effective 1st Feb 2020
REGULATORY UPDATE Mandatory DEWS Plan - Effective 1st Feb 2020
The DEWS (DIFC Employee Workplace Savings) Plan is a progressive End-of-service Benefit Plan introduced within the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) to restructure the current End-of-service Gratuity Plan into a funded and professionally managed Defined Contribution Plan.
15 Jan 2020
Economic Substance Requirements in the UAE for DIFC Entities
TAX UPDATE Economic Substance Requirements in the UAE for DIFC Entities
As a member of Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD), and in response to an assessment of the UAE’s tax framework by the European Union Code of Conduct Group, the UAE has committed to ensuring standards related to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) are implemented.
15 Jan 2020
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IFRS Interim consolidated financial statements 2020
The member firms within Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) have extensive expertise in the application of IFRS. GTIL, through its IFRS team, develops guidance that supports its member firms’ commitment to high quality, consistent application of IFRS and is pleased to share these insights by publishing ‘Example Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 2020'.
Sarah Carroll
Sarah Carroll
| 05 Jan 2020
Gender Balance isn’t just right; it is the right thing for the bottom line
Thought Leadership Gender Balance isn’t just right; it is the right thing for the bottom line
We, at Grant Thornton UAE (“GT”), believe in fostering gender balance in the workforce, as a matter of purpose. We’ve seen the positive, tangible effects when organizations put this view into action and how this translates into a bottom-line enhancing position.
19 Dec 2019
Tax Alert - November 2019
TAX - Special Editon Tax Alert - November 2019
In this special edition of the VAT Alert, read about the latest updates on CbC Reporting, Economic Substance Requirements and Excise Tax in the UAE.
12 Dec 2019
IFRS News - Q4 2019
IFRS IFRS News - Q4 2019
IFRS news is your quarterly update on things relating to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). We’ll bring you up to speed on topical issues and significant developments, provide comments and give our point of view.
10 Dec 2019
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