The Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority has published a consultation proposing enhancements to its framework for anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, counter-proliferation financing and sanctions compliance. The package would update requirements applying to Authorised Persons, Recognised Bodies, Designated Non-Financial Businesses or Professions and Non-Profit Organisations, with the changes intended to reflect developments in federal law and international standards while having minimal impact on existing compliance requirements for Relevant Persons. The proposals include revisions to the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015 and the Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Rulebook. The consultation also includes miscellaneous amendments to the General Rulebook, the Glossary and the Guidance and Policies Manual. Alignment with evolving international best practice, including Financial Action Task Force recommendations, is a stated objective. The consultation period closes on 14 May 2026.
ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority 2026-04-30
Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority launches consultation on anti-money laundering framework updates aligned with federal law and FATF recommendations
The Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority has published a consultation proposing enhancements to its anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, counter-proliferation financing and sanctions compliance framework. The package would amend the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015, the Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Rulebook, the General Rulebook, the Glossary and the Guidance and Policies Manual, updating requirements for a broad range of Relevant Persons to reflect federal law and evolving international standards, including Financial Action Task Force recommendations, while aiming for minimal impact on existing compliance arrangements.