Central Bank issues SME market conduct regulation — UAE banks — implementation date TBD
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new market conduct regulation governing how banks interact with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The rule applies to all UAE-licensed banks offering SME products and services. Banks must review their SME policies, disclosures, and complaint-handling procedures to align with the regulation; the CBUAE will announce the effective date separately.
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- Applies to
- Financial services · UAE
- What to do
- UAE banks must audit and update SME-facing policies, pricing disclosures, and dispute-resolution processes to comply with the new CBUAE regulation. Monitor CBUAE communications for the official implementation deadline.
Source
“The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new market conduct regulation governing how banks interact with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The rule applies to all UAE-licensed banks offering SME products and services.”
— Central Bank of UAE, 10 Jun 2026
Source: Central Bank of UAE — official 10 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Central Bank of UAE →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
UAE banks must audit and update SME-facing policies, pricing disclosures, and dispute-resolution processes to comply with the new CBUAE regulation. Monitor CBUAE communications for the official implementation deadline.
Who issued this?
Central Bank of UAE (UAE).
When was it announced?
10 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Central Bank of UAE: https://www.centralbank.ae/en/news-and-publications/news-and-insights/press-release/cbuae-issues-sme-market-conduct-regulation-to-enhance-sme-practices-across-uae-banking-sector/
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