DFSA to impose levy on DIFC asset managers and CIF operators
CP174 proposed changes to the DFSA's Regulatory Law and the imposition of a levy on DIFC-based asset managers and operators of collective investment funds (CIFs), in order to fund the cost of the DFSA's regulatory activities in respect of asset management and CIFs.
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The DFSA has issued Feedback Statement FS174, summarizing responses to Consultation Paper No. 174 (CP174). The consultation proposed changes to the DFSA's Regulatory Law and the imposition of a levy on DIFC-based asset managers and operators of collective investment funds (CIFs) to fund the DFSA's regulatory activities in asset management and CIFs. The majority of respondents were broadly supportive of the proposed measures. The DFSA has incorporated feedback to refine and clarify the proposals and is now making relevant changes to the Regulatory Law, working towards implementing the levy in line with the proposed timetable.
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Source: DFSA — official 5 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from DFSA →
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DFSA (UAE).
When was it announced?
5 Oct 2026.
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Read the original at DFSA: https://www.dfsa.ae/news/dfsa-issues-feedback-statement-consultation-paper-no-174
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