The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM (FSRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UAE Ministry of Interior, to enhance coordination in combating financial crime related to virtual assets.
The agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of information, strengthen risk mitigation frameworks, and support the national strategy to “safeguard the financial system against evolving threats in the digital asset landscape.”
This collab highlights FSRA’s dedication to enhancing national efforts to mitigate risks in emerging technologies, ensuring a “secure and resilient financial ecosystem.”
By fostering partnerships with government entities, ADGM continues to align its initiatives with the UAE’s action plan to safeguard financial systems against evolving threats, including those “linked to virtual assets.”
Commenting on the importance of proactive cooperation in combating financial crime, Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, said:
“The FSRA is focused on collaboration with UAE authorities to proactively fight against financial crime. Financial crime is constantly evolving, and it is crucial that regulators stay ahead of potential threats. Our goal is to build long lasting partnerships across the UAE to ensure prevention of financial crime in financial services including the use of virtual assets. We aim to protect the financial ecosystem and lead regulatory efforts in line with international best practices and federal laws. We also seek to raise awareness internally and locally to ensure proper understanding of financial crime risks and assist actively in the efforts conducted on a national level”.
This MoU establishes a framework for cooperation between the FSRA and the Ministry of Interior, supporting the “exchange of information and coordination on matters related to financial crime and virtual assets.”
It aims to bolster the security and efficacy of the UAE’s financial system while enabling “knowledge-sharing initiatives, joint training programs, and strengthened investigative efforts.”
ADGM remains committed to working with stakeholders across the UAE to develop mechanisms that ensure the “stability, security, and integrity of the financial landscape in an increasingly digital world.”