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Cyber Resilience: It’s Time to Go Beyond Compliance
Cyber resilience is no longer optional for regulated businesses. This article from j. awan & partners explains why compliance alone is insufficient and how financial institutions, fintechs, and corporates can strengthen their defences through integrated governance, risk management, and cybersecurity strategies.
Licensing in the GCC: A Strategic Guide for Financial Institutions and Fintechs
As GCC regulators modernise, licensing has become a strategic priority, not just a compliance step. This guide explores key regulatory environments—DIFC, ADGM, KSA, UAE Central Bank, and Dubai’s VARA—offering insights on timelines, common pitfalls, and how firms like j. awan & partners enable successful market entry.
What Financial Firms Should Know About ESR in 2025
As tax scrutiny increases in the UAE, many regulated firms remain underprepared for the full scope of Economic Substance and Corporate Tax compliance. This article outlines the latest developments, common pitfalls, and how financial institutions and fintechs can stay ahead through better documentation, governance, and strategic support.
What Financial Firms Should Know About ESR in 2025
As tax scrutiny increases in the UAE, many regulated firms remain underprepared for the full scope of Economic Substance and Corporate Tax compliance. This article outlines the latest developments, common pitfalls, and how financial institutions and fintechs can stay ahead through better documentation, governance, and strategic support.
Licensing in the GCC: A Strategic Guide for Financial Institutions and Fintechs
As GCC regulators modernise, licensing has become a strategic priority, not just a compliance step. This guide explores key regulatory environments—DIFC, ADGM, KSA, UAE Central Bank, and Dubai’s VARA—offering insights on timelines, common pitfalls, and how firms like j. awan & partners enable successful market entry.
Cyber Resilience: It’s Time to Go Beyond Compliance
Cyber resilience is no longer optional for regulated businesses. This article from j. awan & partners explains why compliance alone is insufficient and how financial institutions, fintechs, and corporates can strengthen their defences through integrated governance, risk management, and cybersecurity strategies.