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Consultation on Representative Office and Wholesale Advisory Firm Amendments

The QFC Regulatory Authority has issued two Consultation Papers proposing amendments to the Representative Office Rules 2020 (REPO) and Investment Management and Advisory Rules 2014 (INMA). The proposed REPO amendments would tighten the authorisation framework for representative offices and make miscellaneous amendments to other parts of the regulatory framework. The proposed INMA amendments would introduce a new regulatory framework for authorised firms conducting advisory business for a new class of 'wholesale' customer. The Regulatory Authority is inviting public comments until 8 February 2026.

Experts Credit Solutions fined for arranging unauthorized credit

QFCRA announced a settlement with Experts Credit Solutions Consultancy LLC (ECSC) for arranging credit facilities without authorization between January 2023 and October 2024. A reduced financial penalty of QAR 145,800 (USD 40,000) was imposed along with QAR 36,450 (USD 10,000) toward investigation costs. The penalty reduction reflected ECSC's early cooperation and implementation of remedial measures.

Warning About Fraudulent Website Impersonating Licensed Firm

QFCRA has issued an investor warning about fraudulent website snbinvests.com, which falsely represents itself as the official website of SnB Investments LLC(IC), a legitimate Investment Club licensed in the Qatar Financial Centre. The fraudulent website advertises financial services including corporate finance, asset finance, project finance, personal finance, home finance, and car finance despite having no connection to the licensed firm, the QFC, or Qatar.

QFCRA Amends Representative Office and Wholesale Advisory Rules

The QFC Regulatory Authority issued amendments to the Representative Office Rules 2020 and Investment Management and Advisory Rules 2014, effective 1 May 2026. The REPO amendments strengthen the authorization framework for representative offices, while INMA amendments introduce a regulatory framework for authorized firms conducting advisory business for wholesale customers. The changes are set out in two rule instruments: REPO and Miscellaneous Amendments Rules 2026 and INMA (Wholesale Advisory Firms) Amendments Rules 2026.

QFCRA Launches New Brand Identity and Refreshed Logo

QFCRA announced the launch of a refreshed brand identity, including a new logo aligned with the updated visual identity of the Qatar Financial Centre. The brand update reflects QFCRA's continued evolution and its commitment to reinforcing a unified and cohesive identity within the QFC ecosystem.