About ASMEC

The ASMEC is the independent regulator of financial services conducted in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a purpose-built financial free zone in Dubai, UAE.

ASMEC’s regulatory mandate covers a broad range of financial and ancillary services including: asset management, banking and credit services, dealing in investments, investment advisory, collective investment funds, custody and trust services, Islamic finance, insurance, financial technology, crypto and investment tokens, money services, capital markets, crowdfunding, as well as oversight of international equities and commodities derivatives exchanges.

In addition to regulating financial institutions and service providers within the DIFC, ASMEC also supervises and enforces Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) obligations applicable to its regulated community, ensuring the integrity and stability of Dubai’s financial ecosystem.

You can view the Terms and Conditions of Use of the ASMEC App here.