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King & Spalding

Lending to SMEs Through the ADGM Made Easy

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Recently, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, announced the launch of a new regulatory framework (the Framework) for operators of Private Financing Platforms (PFPs). PFPs will...more

Hogan Lovells

As fundraising methods continue to diversify, the DFSA provides a robust regulatory framework for equity and loan based...

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On 1 August 2017, the Dubai Financial Services Authority ("DFSA"), the regulator of financial services and securities in the Dubai International Financial Centre free zone ("DIFC"), introduced a regulatory framework for loan...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

How to Set Up a Fintech Business in the UAE – Part 2: Conducting Business in the UAE

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Investors should consider specific factors when choosing whether to establish a legal presence onshore or in a UAE free zone. Key Points: ..Fintech companies typically must establish a legal presence — either onshore or...more

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How to Set Up a Fintech Business in the UAE – Part 1: Onshore Financial Service Regulation and Licensing

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UAE-based fintech companies should understand the applicable onshore regulations — many of which are new and largely untested — when providing specific services. Key Points: ..UAE fintech companies need sophisticated...more

Morgan Lewis

DIFC to Launch FinTech Hive

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The Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) is set to launch the FinTech Hive—an accelerator program for developing financial technology (fintech) start-ups and entrepreneurs—in the first quarter of 2017. The FinTech Hive...more

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Use of Estonia in U.S. International Tax Planning

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According to recent estimates, Estonia, which is situated halfway between Stockholm and St. Petersburg, currently has more than 350 start-up technology companies – one for every 3,700 citizens – and the government expects...more

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