The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority has finalised enhancements to its regulatory framework for anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, counter-proliferation financing and sanctions compliance. The update formalises amendments to the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015 and the Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Rulebook following industry engagement on Consultation Paper No. 1 of 2026. The changes are intended to reflect developments in federal laws and align the regime with evolving international standards, including the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force. The authority indicated that the enhancements should have minimal impact on existing compliance requirements, consistent with most feedback received during the consultation.
ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority2026-05-21
ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority finalises anti-money laundering and sanctions framework enhancements with minimal compliance impact
The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority has finalised enhancements to its anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, counter-proliferation financing and sanctions framework, amending the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015 and the Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Rulebook. The changes align the regime with recent federal law developments and evolving international standards, including Financial Action Task Force recommendations, and are expected to have minimal impact on current compliance requirements.