AML/CFT Compliance Advisory for UAE Businesses
Compliance Strategies FATF 2026 and UAE Vision 2033
June 04, 2025
Irrespective of whether you operate in banking, exchange, insurance, real estate, virtual assets, or among DNFBPs, regulatory inspections are no longer routine audits, they are critical reflections of your institution’s alignment with both UAE laws and global best practices.
As such, now is the time for institutions to:
• Reassess internal policies, controls & procedures.
• Conduct compliance gap assessments aligned with AML/CFT expectations.
• Strengthen STR/ITSR reporting protocols and documentation practices.
• Ensure consistent training across all levels of staff.
• Embed a strong tone-from-the-top and compliance culture.
• Prepare for thematic reviews and deep-dive inspections with a risk-based lens.
The responsibility of compliance does not rest solely with regulators – in fact it lies with every regulated entity committed to operating within a trusted, secure, and forward-looking financial ecosystem.
At UHY James, we support institutions, across sectors, in preparing for regulatory inspections from mock reviews and control testing to AML/CFT framework alignment and staff readiness. Reach out to us and we will help you ensure your institution is inspection-ready and positioned to lead in this new era of regulatory excellence.