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Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal...

Does the bank have a right to close a customer's account as a result of multiple bounced cheques?

In the UAE, it is legally permissible for banks to close a customer’s account if multiple checks are returned due to insufficient funds. All the banks and financial institutions in the UAE are regulated by the Central Bank of...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Miami Bound February 2025 - The UAE: A New Private Credit Oasis?

Private Credit is a hot – if not the hottest – asset class right now. This asset class has a nexus to a number of Cadwalader’s practices from fund finance to capital markets and beyond. To that end, last week we attended the...more

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal...

New Amendments to the UAE Banking Law: Enhancing Efficiency and Stability

In recent years, the UAE has continuously updated its legal framework to enhance regulatory oversight and adapt to global financial trends. One significant development is the amended Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2018 on the...more

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal...

Navigating New Rules: Challenges for Investors and Banks in UAE Banking Law Amendments

The Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2018 on the Central Bank and the Organisation of Financial Institutions and Activities, along with its recent amendments outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 54/2023, has introduced significant...more

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Emerging Themes in Financial Regulation 2020

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Under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (“SMCR”), firms are required to identify and report to the FCA any instances of disciplinary action taken in relation to conduct that would amount to a breach of one of the...more

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