DFSA proposes major update to DIFC fund rules in CP 173
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)...published Consultation Paper No. 173 (CP 173), proposing significant updates to its Collective Investment Fund framework.
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- Applies to
- Financial services · UAE
- What to do
- Fund managers, asset managers, custody providers, and advisers operating in DIFC must submit feedback on CP 173 by 7 September 2026.
- By when
- due 7 Sept 2026 · 7 Sept 2026
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has published Consultation Paper No. 173 proposing significant updates to its Collective Investment Fund framework, the most extensive review since 2010. Proposals include a more flexible risk-based approach to fund classification, simplified authorisation for investment managers, expanded master-feeder structure rules, removal of the external fund manager regime, and broader employee investment allowances. The DFSA also seeks early feedback on tokenisation of fund units and a potential long-term investment fund regime for retail access to illiquid assets.
Source
Source: WAM Economy — official 7 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from WAM Economy →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Fund managers, asset managers, custody providers, and advisers operating in DIFC must submit feedback on CP 173 by 7 September 2026.
What's the deadline?
7 Sept 2026.
Who issued this?
WAM Economy (UAE).
When was it announced?
7 Jul 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at WAM Economy: https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c13o6l4-dfsa-proposes-significant-updates-collective
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