Dubai Financial Services Authority regulator
Overview
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is the independent regulator of financial services conducted in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a financial free zone in Dubai. It licenses and supervises a range of financial institutions including banks, insurers, asset managers, and securities exchanges. The DFSA operates under a legal framework based on international standards and is responsible for enforcing financial regulations within the DIFC.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Dubai Financial Services Authority connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to Standard Chartered, DFSA financial services licence — Standard Chartered (UAE digital asset custody).
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
regulated_by | Standard Chartered | 95% |
licensed_by | DFSA financial services licence — Standard Chartered (UAE digital asset custody) | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dubai Financial Services Authority?
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is the independent regulator of financial services conducted in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a financial free zone in Dubai. It licenses and supervises financial institutions including banks, insurers, asset managers, and securities exchanges.
What does the DFSA regulate?
The DFSA regulates financial services within the DIFC, including banks, insurers, asset managers, and securities exchanges. It operates under a legal framework based on international standards and enforces financial regulations in the DIFC.
Which entity is licensed by the DFSA?
Standard Chartered holds a DFSA financial services licence for digital asset custody in the UAE, as indicated by the relation 'licensed_by -> DFSA financial services licence — Standard Chartered (UAE digital asset custody)'.