What You Will Learn

    Your roadmap to entering the UAE, building a resilient operating model, and scaling with confidence.  

    Establishing a presence in the UAE offers international firms access to one of the world’s most active financial hubs. Navigating the UAE regulatory framework, from identifying the right Financial Free Zone to choosing the appropriate category of licence and understanding the requirements that follow, requires careful planning and clarity from the outset.  

    Whether you are assessing the region for the first time or looking to grow your footprint, this three-part webcast series provides practical, expert-led guidance for every stage of your journey. By registering once, you will gain access to all three live sessions, plus on-demand recordings.  

    Webcast Series at a Glance

    • Launching in the UAE and Navigating Regulatory Pathways
      22 October 2026 | 9:00 a.m. EST | 2:00 p.m. BST | 5:00 p.m. UAE Standard Time
      Gain clarity on how the UAE regulatory system is structured, including the differences between Financial Free Zones such as DIFC and ADGM, Free Zones, and Onshore frameworks. This session guides you through the full authorisation process, explains what strengthens an application, and highlights the common issues international firms encounter when entering the market.

    • Building Your DIFC or ADGM Firm During the Application Process
      10 November 2026 | 7:00 a.m. EST | 12:00 p.m. GMT | 4:00 p.m. UAE Standard Time
      Explore the operational foundations that the DFSA and FSRA expect firms to have in place before, during, and immediately after an application. From governance and operating models to AML, cybersecurity, vendor decisions, and early reporting, this session outlines what firms need to demonstrate readiness and support a smoother approval process.

    • Scaling and Protecting a DFSA and FSRA-regulated Firm Responsibly
      1 December 2026 | 7:00 a.m. EST | 12:00 p.m. GMT | 4:00 p.m. UAE Standard Time
      As firms grow, they need governance, controls, and critical services that can keep pace with change. This session explores how to expand responsibly while strengthening operational resilience, cyber preparedness, third-party oversight, and board-level visibility.


    Fill out the short form to register and gain access to the full series. 

    All webcasts are recorded and will be sent to registrants following the live broadcast.

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    Our Speakers
    • Clare Curtis, Head of UAE Regulatory Advisory, ACA Effecta
    • Clemmie Bowyer, Managing Director, UAE Regulatory Advisory, ACA Effecta
    • Ubong Umotong, Director, UK Regulatory Advisory, ACA Group
    • John de Freitas, Director, Cybersecurity and Risk, ACA Group
    • Marc Salter, Managing Director, RegTech, ACA Group
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    ACA Effecta, a part of ACA Group, provides governance, risk, and compliance expertise, process, and technology to support clients who wish to expand into or are already present in the UAE​. 

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    A Comprehensive Approach

    Our combination of regulatory compliance expertise, managed services, and technology provides the support firms need to meet obligations, manage risk, and scale with confidence.