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The latest insight in our risk and resilience series outlines how organisations can strengthen contractual readiness and protect their position under UAE law. This series is developed to support business leaders to build confidence, resilience and continuity through disruption.

In the next part of our risk and resilience series, we focus on identifying critical services, understanding dependencies and building decision‑making that holds under sustained pressure. This series is developed to support business leaders to build confidence, resilience and continuity through disruption.

The next part of our risk and resilience series explores how organisations can strengthen AML, sanctions and proliferation financing resilience — balancing speed, judgement and regulatory expectation. This series is developed to support business leaders to build confidence, resilience and continuity through disruption.

Read the first insight in our risk and resilience series, which highlights the critical questions leaders should be asking to protect essential services, reduce single points of failure and maintain continuity when it matters most. This series is developed to support business leaders to build confidence, resilience and continuity through disruption.

Grant Thornton UAE’s latest insights reveal how asset managers in the UAE and GCC can move beyond compliance and use data as a growth engine. The article outlines three key strategies: building a single, trusted data environment, applying AI to drive revenue, and personalising the investor experience. With a focus on local market drivers such as regulatory change and high mobile adoption, GTUAE experts explain how firms can optimise existing systems, upskill teams, and deliver better outcomes for clients.

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:

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:

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.

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.

The UAE’s financial sector is evolving with a focus on consumer protection, market conduct, and ethical practices, driven by innovation and sustainability. Key advancements include the rise of digital banking, fostering a cashless society and greater convenience. Retail lending has increased, boosting profitability, while fintech solutions enhance financial inclusion. CBUAE Consumer Protection Regulations & Standards emphasize integrating conduct risk management in financial institutions to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability. Further, with the launch of the CBUAE’s Ombudsman “Sanadak” highlights the importance of consumer protection, market conduct and the importance of effective complaints handling. Institutions that neglect conduct risk may face regulatory and reputational issues, while those adopting strong market conduct frameworks can build resilience, consumer trust, and competitiveness. Read the full article to learn more.

Understanding the Central Bank of UAE's Fitness and Propriety Regulation and Standards The Regulation and Standards align with international standard setters and global best practices, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to maintaining and growing a globally competitive financial sector. By adhering to these standards, financial institutions in the UAE can enhance their reputation and credibility on the international stage.