UAE compliance guide
FSRA AML requirements for ADGM firms
What the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market expects on customer due diligence, screening and record keeping.
Short answer
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) regulates financial services in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Its AML rules require authorized firms to identify and verify customers, screen them, apply a risk-based approach, monitor relationships and keep records.
Last reviewed by the ITSEC compliance team. General information, not legal advice.
Who does the FSRA regulate?
Financial firms operating in ADGM, Abu Dhabi's international financial center.
Where are the FSRA's AML rules?
In the FSRA's AML rulebook, published by ADGM, which is the source of truth for detailed obligations.
Frequently asked questions
- Is ADGM covered by the CBUAE?
- Financial services inside ADGM are regulated by the FSRA rather than the CBUAE.
Official sources
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