SCA UAE Launches Risk-Assessment Methodology for Licensed Companies

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:55:16 +0000
Securities

The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) held a workshop on 5 December 2025 introducing an updated annual risk-assessment methodology to licensed companies. The workshop was attended by 587 representatives from 215 companies. The methodology covers money laundering and terrorism financing risks, solvency and financial risks, market conduct and investor protection, operational and governance risks, and cybersecurity and technology-related threats. SCA also introduced a new electronic system for receiving corporate responses.