Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)

The DFSA is hiring! We are looking for a Finance Administrator, to join our dynamic Finance team, with: • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational organisation • Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (knowledge of Dynamics 365 is a plus). • Attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a proactive mindset. Application deadline: Wednesday 1 January 2025   Why join the DFSA? You will be part of an innovative, forward-thinking organisation dedicated to driving impactful initiatives and safeguarding the integrity of financial markets in the UAE. If you have expertise in legislation, policy, supervision, market strategy or risk management, we want to hear from you! For more details and to apply, click here: https://www.dfsa.ae/career    #hiring #recruitment #financialservices #finance #job #dfsa #UAE #Dubai

We would like to draw your attention to a scam in which Enxutto falsely claims on their website (enxutto.net) to be authorised by the DFSA and other regulators. The scammers: - use the DIFC’s and DFSA’s names, and the DFSA logo, without authorisation. - have cloned the DFSA Public Register webpage, presenting it as a fake website. - use a fake DFSA reference number and list an address in Austria that hosts virtual offices.   The scammers have also prevented individuals from withdrawing funds traded through their website and require victims to take out a loan to withdraw the funds into a purported “cold” crypto wallet. The DFSA informs you that Enxutto is not, and has never been, authorised by the DFSA, and the legitimate website for the DFSA Public Register is https://lnkd.in/esk86JpM For more information on this scam alert: https://lnkd.in/dyUJq4ER We strongly advise you not to respond to any communications regarding this scam, and under no circumstances should you transfer money to any party connected to the scam.    You can access the DFSA alerts page through https://www.dfsa.ae/alerts   The DFSA has also issued warnings and guidance about the common types of scams perpetrated on consumers. For more information on these scams, please go to https://lnkd.in/dpUHafv8   If you have any concerns about the authenticity of any correspondence or documents that purport to be issued by the DIFC, DFSA or a DFSA regulated Firm, direct your concerns to the DIFC on Tel:+971 4 362 2222 and to the DFSA via the DFSA Complaints function on: https://lnkd.in/em9Q_ujY

The DFSA has recently issued Consultation Paper No 163 on miscellaneous changes. The proposals in this paper include enhancements to the DFSA's prudential rules and introduction of fees for External Fund Managers, amongst other proposals. For more information, please access the CP here: https://lnkd.in/dqHBg2Tr We welcome comments on the paper until 13 January 2025. #dfsa #difc #consultationpaper #regulation #regulator #prudential #fund

We would like to draw your attention to a scam involving the impersonation of Nasdaq Dubai, a DFSA Authorised Market Institution based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The scammers have created a fraudulent website that closely mimics the Real Firm’s website. The DFSA informs you that the only website affiliated with the Real Firm is www.nasdaqdubai.com. The Real Firm has no connection with the fake website which contains the following fraudulent email address: ([email protected]). For more information: https://lnkd.in/deA7qa6w The DFSA strongly advises the public not to respond to any communications regarding this scam, and under no circumstances should anyone transfer money to any party connected to the scam. The DFSA maintains a dedicated webpage featuring alerts on issued scams. For more information, please visit: https://www.dfsa.ae/alerts The DFSA has also issued warnings and guidance on common scams, including Advance Fee scams targeting consumers. For more information on these scams, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dwhmT7CY If you have concerns about the authenticity of any correspondence or documents claiming to be issued by the DIFC, DFSA, or a DFSA-regulated firm, please contact the DIFC at Tel: +971 4 362 2222 and the DFSA through the Complaints function at: https://lnkd.in/em9Q_ujY

We would like to draw your attention to two scam alerts: • One involves a fake email in which both the DFSA and its Chief Operating Officer were impersonated in an advance fee scam, relating to the “endorsement and clearance” of an “International Anti-Money Laundering Clearance Certificate”. Read the full Alert: https://lnkd.in/dUap3ee3 • One involves a fraudulent form falsely claiming to be from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and bearing both the CBUAE and DFSA logos without authorisation. Read the full Alert: https://lnkd.in/duRFfAk3   The DFSA strongly advises the public not to respond to any communications regarding these scams, and under no circumstances should anyone transfer money to any party connected to the scams.   The DFSA maintains a dedicated webpage featuring alerts on issued scams. For more information, please visit: https://www.dfsa.ae/alerts   The DFSA has also issued warnings and guidance on common scams, including Advance Fee scams targeting consumers. For more information on these scams, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dwhmT7CY   If you have concerns about the authenticity of any correspondence or documents claiming to be issued by the DIFC, DFSA, or a DFSA-regulated firm, please contact the DIFC at Tel: +971 4 362 2222 and the DFSA through the Complaints function at: https://lnkd.in/em9Q_ujY

We would like to draw your attention to an advance fee scam in which a DFSA Authorised Firm has been impersonated. The scammers have set up a fraudulent website without the Authorised Firm’s permission, using its full name, DFSA reference number and address in the DIFC. The scammers have also used a false “Guarantee Letter” requesting an advanced payment to complete a “withdrawal plan” from a trading account. The DFSA strongly advises the public not to respond to any communications regarding this scam, and under no circumstances should anyone transfer money to any party connected to the scam. For more information on the scam: https://lnkd.in/dnRkempi The DFSA maintains a dedicated webpage featuring alerts on issued scams. For more information, please visit: https://www.dfsa.ae/alerts   The DFSA has also issued warnings and guidance on common scams, including Advance Fee scams targeting consumers. For more information on these scams, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dwhmT7CY If you have concerns about the authenticity of any correspondence or documents claiming to be issued by the DIFC, DFSA, or a DFSA-regulated firm, please contact the DIFC at Tel: +971 4 362 2222 and the DFSA through the Complaints function at: https://lnkd.in/em9Q_ujY

The DFSA is hiring! If you have relevant experience in financial regulatory or industry setting, strong knowledge of prudential and financial crime issues, or a broad understanding of policymaking and the role of policy and regulatory frameworks, we want to hear from you! We are seeking experienced professionals for these two roles:   • Associate Director, Prudential & Financial Crime, Policy & Legal (Application deadline: Thursday 12 December 2024). • Manager, Policy, Policy & Legal (Application deadline: Friday 13 December 2024).   For more details, click here: https://lnkd.in/ehVGB-dA    #hiring #recruitment #financialservices #policy #legal #prudential #financialcrime #regulation #regulator #job #dfsa #UAE #Dubai #difc

We are seeking experienced professionals to join our dynamic team in the following role:   Associate Manager, Cyber Security (Application deadline: Thursday 12 December 2024)   Why join the DFSA? You will be part of an innovative, forward-thinking organisation dedicated to driving impactful initiatives and safeguarding the integrity of financial markets in the UAE. If you have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the local and international cyber security framework standards, as well as we want to hear from you!   For more details, click here: https://lnkd.in/ehVGB-dA    #hiring #recruitment #financialservices #supervision #regulation #job #dfsa #UAE #Dubai #cybersecurity

As the financial regulator of the DIFC, we are proud to support the UAE and Dubai’s leadership in sustainable finance.   One year after COP28 UAE Finance Day, our Chief Executive, Ian Johnston, spoke to Danielle Bistacchi at the Future Sustainability Forum during a fireside chat titled 'Positioning Dubai as a Regional Leader in Sustainable Finance: Advancing Investment Through a Robust Regulatory Framework.'   During the discussion, Ian shared key insights, highlighting:  • How the DFSA is shaping sustainable financial ecosystems through international collaboration.  • Nasdaq Dubai’s position as a leading Sukuk market and the world's largest ESG Sukuk market, and its role in driving sustainable investment.  • The importance of addressing greenwashing to uphold trust in sustainable finance, while ensuring a balanced regulatory approach. #difc #dfsa #dubai #uae #regulator #regulation #sustainability #esg #sukuk #sustainablefinance

On the occasion of #EidAlEtihad53, we at the DFSA extend our heartfelt congratulations to the leadership and people of the #UAE. This day reflects the remarkable journey of unity, resilience, and progress that continues to inspire us all. Together, we celebrate a proud legacy and look forward to an even brighter future for the UAE.