DFSA
Dubai Financial Services Authority - Regulator for the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Quick answer
The DFSA regulates financial services in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Its standards are comparable to major financial centres.
Definition
DFSA (Dubai Financial Services Authority) is the independent regulator of financial services in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). It's considered a reputable regulator with standards comparable to major financial centers.
How It Works
- Regulates firms within DIFC free zone only
- Risk-based regulatory approach
- Requires minimum capital and segregated client funds
- Not as strict as FCA but more credible than offshore
Trading Tips
1
DFSA regulation applies only to DIFC-based operations
2
Check if broker's DFSA license covers retail forex
3
Different from UAE Central Bank (which regulates rest of UAE)
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