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6 September — ADGM Regulations & Rules (Uncertificated Securities Rules)
1. On 2 September 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the regulations and rules set out in paragraph 3 and 4, annexed to this notice (the "Regulations" and “Rules”).2. The Board has directed the Regulations and Rules to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 6 September 2021.3. The Regulations are:4. The Rules are:Dated: 6 September 2021
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ABU DHABI GLOBAL MARKET
2 September – Commercial Rules & Regulations (Auditors)
1. On 25 August 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the regulations and rules set out in paragraph 3 and 4, annexed to this notice (the "Regulations" and “Rules”).2. The Board has directed the Regulations and Rules to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 2 September 2021.3. The Regulations are:4. The Rules are:(a) Commercial Licensing Regulations (Controlled Activities) Rules 2021 (see appendix for detailed amendments);(c) Limited Liability Partnership Rules 2021 (see appendix for detailed amendments).Dated: 2 September 2021
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ABU DHABI GLOBAL MARKET
25 July — Commercial Rules (Data Protection)
1. On 18 July 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the rules set out in paragraph 3, annexed to this notice (the “Rules”).2. The Board has directed the Rules to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 25 July 2021.3. The Rules are:Dated: 25 July 2021BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ABU DHABI GLOBAL MARKET8 July — FSRA Regulations (Appeals Panel Jurisdiction)
1. On 20 June 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the regulations set out in paragraph 3, annexed to this notice (the "Regulations").2. The Board has directed the Regulations to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 8 July 2021.3. The Regulations are:Dated: 8 July 2021BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ABU DHABI GLOBAL MARKET13 June — Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015 (Exemptions) Order 2021
1. On 10 June 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the order set out in paragraph 3 annexed to this notice (the “Order”).
2. The Board has directed the Order to be published and accordingly the Order is hereby published on 13 June 2021.
3. The Order is Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015 (Exemptions) Order 2021.
Dated: 13 June 2021
25 May — FSRA Rules (Venture Capital Managers)
1. In accordance with Part 2 of the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market made the rules set out in paragraph 3 and annexed to this notice on 25 May 2021 (the "Rules").2. The FSRA hereby publishes the Rules on 25 May 2021.3. The Rules are:(a) Funds Rules (FUNDS_VER06.250521) (see appendix for detailed amendments); and(b) Prudential – Investment, Insurance Intermediation and Banking Rules (PRU_VER10.250521) (see appendix for detailed amendments).Dated: 25 May 202125 May — FSRA Rules (FEES)
1. On 10 May 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the rules set out in paragraph 3, annexed to this notice (the "Rules").2. The Board has directed the Rules to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 25 May 2021.3. The Rules are:(a) FEES Rules (FEES_VER12.250521) (see appendix for detailed amendments).Dated: 25 May 20216 April — Insolvency Regulations 2015 (Amendments)
1. On 1 April 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the regulations and rules set out in paragraph 3 annexed to this notice (the "Regulations").
2. The Board has directed the Regulations to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 6 April 2021.
3. The Regulations are the Insolvency (Amendment no. 1) Regulations 2021.
Dated: 6 April 2021
31 March — FSRA Rules (Third Party Providers)
1. In accordance with Part 2 of the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market made the rules set out in paragraph 3 and annexed to this notice on 31 March 2021 (the "Rules").
2. The FSRA hereby publishes the Rules on 31 March 2021.
3. The Rules are:
(a) Conduct of Business Rules (COBS_VER10.310321) (see appendix for detailed amendments);(b) Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Rules and Guidance (AML_VER06.310321) (see appendix for detailed amendments);(c) Prudential – Investment, Insurance Intermediation and Banking Rules (PRU_VER09.310321) (see appendix for detailed amendments); and(d) Glossary (GLO_VER12.310321) (see appendix for detailed amendments).Dated: 31 March 2021
31 March — FSRA Regulations (Third Party Providers)
1. On 21 March 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the regulations set out in paragraph 3, annexed to this notice (the "Regulations").2. The Board has directed the Regulations to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 31 March 2021.3. The Regulations are:Dated: 31 March 202130 March — Commercial Rules & Regulations (Company Service Providers)
1. On 17 March 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the regulations and rules set out in paragraph 3 and 4, annexed to this notice (the "Regulations" and “Rules”).2. The Board has directed the Regulations and Rules to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 30 March 2021.3. The Regulations are:4. The Rules are:(a) Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015 (Controlled Activities) Rules 2021 – (comes into force on 12 April) (see appendix for detailed amendments);(b) Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015 (Conditions of Licence and Branch Registration) Rules 2021 – (comes into force on 12 April) (see appendix for detailed amendments);(c) Business and Companies Names Rules 2021 – (comes into force on 12 April) (see appendix for detailed amendments);(d) Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015 (Client Money) Rules 2021 – (comes into force on 12 April);(e) Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015 (Fees) Rules 2021 (see appendix for detailed amendments); and(f) Companies Regulations (Fees) Rules 2021 (see appendix for detailed amendments).Dated: 30 March 202128 February — Commercial Regulations (Electronic Transactions)
1. On 25 February 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the regulations set out in paragraph 3 annexed to this notice (the "Regulations").2. The Board has directed the Regulations to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 28 February 2021.3. The Regulations are:Dated: 28 February 202114 February — Appointment of Commissioner of Data Protection
1. On 11 February 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") appointed Mr Sami Mohammed as the ADGM Commissioner of Data Protection.2. Mr Mohammed has been appointed for a term of four years.Dated: 14 February 202114 February — Commercial Regulations (Data Protection)
1. On 11 February 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the regulations set out in paragraph 3 annexed to this notice (the "Regulations").2. The Board has directed the Regulations to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 14 February 2021.3. The Regulations are the Data Protection Regulations 2021.Dated: 14 February 202126 January — FSRA Regulations
1. On 24 January 2021, the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "Board") enacted the regulations set out in paragraph 3, annexed to this notice (the "Regulations").2. The Board has directed the Regulations to be published and accordingly they are hereby published on 26 January 2021.3. The Regulations are:Dated: 26 January 2021