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Consumer protection and market conduct series (Part 1 of 3)
ADVISORY Consumer protection and market conduct series (Part 1 of 3)
The UAE’s financial sector is evolving with a focus on consumer protection, market conduct, and ethical practices, driven by innovation and sustainability. Key advancements include the rise of digital banking, fostering a cashless society and greater convenience. Retail lending has increased, boosting profitability, while fintech solutions enhance financial inclusion. CBUAE Consumer Protection Regulations & Standards emphasize integrating conduct risk management in financial institutions to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability. Further, with the launch of the CBUAE’s Ombudsman “Sanadak” highlights the importance of consumer protection, market conduct and the importance of effective complaints handling. Institutions that neglect conduct risk may face regulatory and reputational issues, while those adopting strong market conduct frameworks can build resilience, consumer trust, and competitiveness. Read the full article to learn more.
1 min read | 11 Apr 2025
Women in business 2025 - UAE edition
DE&I Women in business 2025 - UAE edition
Over the past six years, Grant Thornton UAE has tracked the progress of women in leadership across mid-market companies, multinational corporations, and the public sector. ‘Women in Business 2025’ highlights notable advances in female representation at senior levels, while also identifying the structural, cultural, and regulatory shifts driving change.
07 Apr 2025
Tax Newsletter - March 2025
TAX Tax Newsletter - March 2025
In our March 2025 edition of GT’s regional monthly Tax Newsletter, we provide the latest Tax news updates affecting International Tax, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Indirect Taxes in the UAE and across the Middle East region.
1 min read | 31 Mar 2025
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The global economic cycle has peaked and businesses face a more downbeat global economy in 2019. However, while the headlines appear daunting, there are good reasons for business leaders to hold their nerve.
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Islamic accounting: A fundamental element in the growing industry
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Since its inception in the 1970s, the Islamic finance industry continues to flourish into new horizons, the ethical-based concept was founded to meet the demand of a select group (yet a large population) of consumers and investors and is now recognized as a leading global segment within the global financial services industry. Islamic banking has driven much of this growth, due to the advancement and enabling infrastructure of the banking system, in addition to the collective efforts of bankers and scholars.
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Islamic Finance and China: Unlimited Potential
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The role of the UAE
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As economies look to diversify their global trade relations, the Gulf region advances as a favourable market to consider. Read the full article written by our very own Audit Partner Darren Yule.
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International indirect tax guide 2018
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Unlocking Real Value
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Unlocking real value from your financial statements is underpinned by several elements, which include the motive of the stakeholder, the ability to assess the information beyond numbers and ultimately understanding what the statement is depicting in real terms. In our whitepaper in collaboration with ACCA, we share several strategies which finance professionals can implement in order to analyse data effectively whilst unlocking real value from financial statements.
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Budgeting Strategies
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As businesses continue to operate in an increasingly complex environment, the need to invest and drive a budgeting mindset, which will contribute significantly to the execution of a growth strategy is more so imperative than ever before. In our whitepaper in collaboration with ACCA, we share several budgeting strategies which finance professionals can implement in order to optimize the process, whilst effectively contributing to growth.
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VAT Alert: Insurance
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This alert aims to provide a brief overview of the VAT insurance guidance which has been issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) within the UAE. The guide provides an overall summary of the policy and does not directly interpret or aim to replace any such formal guidance by the FTA.
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Islamic crypto-assets and ADGM: an opportunity
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VAT Alert: Residential vs Serviced Labour Accommodation
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VAT Alert: Profit Margin Scheme Clarification
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VAT Alert: Compensation-Type Payments
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This alert contains further clarification from the UAE Federal Tax Authority on the treatment of VAT on compensation payments.
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VAT Law: Cabinet Decision on Designated Zones
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His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has formally has formally reviewed the related constitutions which correlate to the implementation of VAT.
18 Jun 2018
VAT Alert: VAT refund for Exhibitions and Conferences
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This briefing contains guidance from the Federal Tax Authority on the Cabinet Decision to refund Value Added Tax (VAT) on services provided at exhibitions and conferences
30 May 2018
Preparing your business for General Data Protection Regulation
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26 Apr 2018
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