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    Middle East Capital Markets Watch: ECM

    Middle East Capital Markets Watch: ECM

    The United Arab Emirates (the UAE) has witnessed a growing trend in corporate migration, or re-domiciliation, which involves relocating a company’s legal domicile, or home, from one legal jurisdiction to another.

    Publication | June 19, 2025
    It’s all about the money: Liquidated damages and the cost of delay in construction projects

    Liquidated damages and the cost of delay in construction projects

    Delays on projects are often unavoidable and their impact can be both significant and costly.

    Publication | May 20, 2025
    The DFSA proposes changes to the DIFC Offers of Securities regime for non-DIFC Offers

    The DFSA proposes changes to the DIFC Offers of Securities regime for non-DIFC Offers

    On 2 May 2025, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issued Consultation Paper No. 166 (CP166). CP166 seeks public feedback on proposed amendments to the regulatory regime governing Offers of Securities to the Public made 'from' the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to persons outside the DIFC.

    Publication | May 19, 2025
    Too costly to ignore: Managing defect claims in construction projects

    Too costly to ignore: Managing construction project defect claims

    The importance of anticipating and managing defect claims in construction projects should not be underestimated. This is particularly the case in a region like the Middle East, which boasts mega and giga projects, often with unprecedented levels of complexity.

    Publication | April 22, 2025
    Changes to the DFSA operational risk framework: Spotlight on the DFSA’s latest consultation

    Changes to the DFSA operational risk framework: Spotlight on the DFSA’s latest consultation

    On 10 March 2025, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (the DFSA) published Consultation Paper No. 164 (CP164) on the calculation of risk-weighted assets (RWA) for operational risk.

    Publication | April 17, 2025
    Licensed Functions and Authorised Individuals: the DFSA’s Consultation Paper 165

    Licensed Functions and Authorised Individuals: the DFSA’s Consultation Paper 165

    On 6 March 2025, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) published Consultation Paper No. 165 (CP165) outlining proposed changes to its Authorised Individual and Licensed Functions regimes.

    Publication | March 18, 2025
    The Insurance Brokers’ Regulation 2024: Building a transparent insurance industry

    The Insurance Brokers’ Regulation 2024: Building a transparent insurance industry

    The Insurance Broker’ Regulation 2024 (the Regulation) came into effect on 15 February 2025. The Regulation, issued by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Central Bank (CBUAE) in July 2024, introduces significant changes to the way insurance brokerages operate in the UAE. It is designed to streamline insurance operations, enhance compliance and ensure greater transparency in the relationship between brokers, insurance companies and policyholders.

    Publication | March 04, 2025
    NRF Insights on the DFSA’s Business Plan for 2025-26

    NRF Insights on the DFSA’s Business Plan for 2025-26

    On 4 February 2025, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (the DFSA) published its Business Plan for 2025-2026 (the Business Plan).

    Publication | February 20, 2025
    Time is ticking: Managing delay and extensions of time in construction contracts

    Time is ticking: Managing delay and extensions of time in construction contracts

    Even the best laid plans can go awry, and in complex construction projects many events may occur which may impact the time required to complete the project.

    Publication | February 11, 2025
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