[Middle East] Regulatory Insights on AML, Scams & Trade Agreements

This episode delves into vital regulatory developments affecting geopolitical risk, scam and fraud prevention, tariff elimination, and governance across the Middle East financial and trade sectors.The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has updated its AML and Glossary Modules, aligning with UAE federal laws, and issued critical warnings about impersonation scams targeting regulated firms. These enhancements emphasize risk-based AML compliance and senior management oversight.In Saudi Arabia, the Capital Market Authority granted Core Capital Company the license to conduct advisory activities, reinforcing regulatory compliance and investor protection. Meanwhile, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and the UAE promises tariff eliminations on key industrial exports and sets new standards for digital trade and customs procedures.For more information, visit the Carver Agents website.Articles mentioned:Critical Minerals Create ‘Generational Opportunity’ for Development Yet Involve Myriad Risks if Not Governed Responsibly, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security CouncilDFSA AML and Glossary Modules amendments come into force; FAQs published日・アラブ首長国連邦（UAE）包括的経済連携協定の交渉が妥結しましたAmana Financial Services (Dubai) Limited impersonatedFalse Claims that Qalynomics and Qanotarytx are Licensed by the DFSAالترخيص لشركة كور كابيتال في ممارسة نشاط تقديم المشورة واستيفائها لمتطلبات بدء ممارسة العمل