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Regulator Performance Overview
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Insurance coverage protecting client deposits and funds
Requirement for client funds to be held separately from company funds
Registers available
N/A for retail CFDs
Banks; exchange houses
Not specified
Detailed assessment of regulatory capabilities and effectiveness
Detailed breakdown of the 6 key regulatory performance indicators
Value and prestige of licenses issued by this regulator
Effectiveness of regulatory framework and enforcement
This regulator shows below average performance with an overall score of 49.
Strongest performance in Regulatory
Transparency Level: Registers available
Global Tier: N/A for retail CFDs
Protection against negative account balances in trading
Access to qualified investment professionals and advisory services
Government-regulated
Per local law; typical sanctions
United Arab Emirates
UAE
Per local law; typical sanctions
Not applicable
Online portal available (https://www.centralbank.ae/en/supervision/financial-institutions)
CBUAE consumer protection
Varies by firm
Information not available
Contact regulator for details
International Organization of Securities Commissions
Member of the global body that brings together the world's securities regulators
Financial Action Task Force
Member of the inter-governmental body that sets standards for combating money laundering
Institutional strength and organizational capability
Risk assessment and management protocols
Investor protection measures and safeguards
Client fund protection and insurance coverage
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) is a public entity established in 1980.It plays a crucial role in the development of the financial and monetary system of the United Arab Emirates. It is the primary supervisory and regulatory authority for the UAE's banking system and insurance industry, ensuring that they maintain financial stability, efficiency, and resilience within the economic system.
Through providing regulatory frameworks and adequate financial supervision, the CBUAE protects the interests of consumers and contributes to sustainable economic growth. The Bank not only includes supervision, but it is also a catalyst for change, helping to facilitate the transformation of the UAE into a leading, internationally competitive financial centre.
Brokers authorized and regulated by this authority
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