2025-10-28

Enforcement and Disqualification Manual

The ADGM Registration Authority issues this manual to define its policies and procedures for exercising disqualification and enforcement powers over Licensed Persons. It establishes a two-tier contravention system with financial penalties up to USD 54 million and non-monetary measures such as licence suspension, cancellation, and director disqualification. The document outlines the investigative process, decision-making protocols, settlement mechanisms, and statutory notice requirements to ensure procedural fairness and transparency.

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United Arab Emirates

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