Trusted Expertise Across Leading Regulatory Frameworks
Every sector has its own regulatory obligations, operational complexities, and strategic priorities. Our specialists understand these differences and deliver practical, proportionate solutions that align with your organisation’s size, industry, and regulatory environment.
Whether supporting a regulated financial institution or a growing enterprise, our objective remains the same—providing independent advice that strengthens governance, reduces risk, and builds long-term resilience.
Regulatory Advisory Across the
UAE Financial Landscape
Dubai Financial Services Authority
Conducts of Business, General Module, and Client Classification rules for DIFC-authorised firms. Annual compliance reporting, prescribed officers, and regular thematic reviews.
Financial Services Regulatory Authority
ADGM-based firms subject to FSRA Conduct of Business rules, AML/CFT requirements, senior management arrangements, and FSRA’s principles-based supervisory model.
Central Bank of the UAE
Banks, finance companies, payment service providers, and exchange houses subject to CBUAE Standards on Governance, Consumer Protection, and Retail Payment Services.
Capital Market Authority (UAE)
Reconstituted from SCA (January 2026), the CMA supervises securities and investment firms under UAE Federal law. Capital market conduct, licensing, and disclosure obligations.
Virtual Assets Authority Regulatory
Dubai’s dedicated virtual asset regulator governs VASPs under a comprehensive rulebook covering market conduct, AML, technology, and consumer protection for crypto-related businesses.
Free zone & onshore reach
We help organisations navigate complex compliance requirements, manage risk effectively, and operate confidently across multiple regulatory environments.
Expanding Across the GCC
Saudi Central Bank
Primary prudential and conduct supervisor for banks, insurance, and payment providers in the Kingdom.
Capital Market Authority
Securities and investment firm regulator. Capital Market Institutions Regulations govern licensed investment activities and market conduct.
Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority
Regulates firms operating in the QFC. QFC-specific rulebook covering authorisation, conduct, client protection, and periodic reporting.
Qatar Central Bank
Supervises banks, finance companies, and exchange houses in Qatar. QCB-regulated firms subject to prudential and conduct requirements.
Financial Services Authority
Replaced Oman’s CMA in 2024. Supervises capital markets, insurance, and audit in the Sultanate under a reformed regulatory framework.
Central Bank of Oman
Supervises banks, finance companies, and exchange houses. Banking sector compliance, consumer protection, and prudential obligations.
MNA advises firms authorised and regulated by the above authorities across a full range of risk, audit, compliance, technology and advisory services. Our cross-jurisdictional expertise ensures that your risk and compliance posture meets the expectations of your specific regulator — whether you operate within a UAE free zone (DIFC, ADGM), in the Qatar Financial Centre, or under Saudi CMA or VARA virtual asset regulation. We understand the nuances between jurisdictions and help clients navigate multi-regulatory environments efficiently.
