Regulatory Framework
🇦🇪 Dubai International Financial Centre

DIFC Compliance

Our sovereign approach to regulatory adherence, AML compliance, and UAE financial governance within the DIFC framework.

Compliance Statement

Yanex Square operates under the regulatory framework of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). We maintain the highest standards of compliance with UAE laws, international anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements.

DIFC
Registered
AML
Compliant
KYC
Verified
GDPR
Aligned

Regulatory Framework

Operating under DIFC's independent jurisdiction with oversight from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

  • DIFC Registered Entity
  • DFSA Oversight
  • UAE Central Bank Guidelines

AML/CFT Policies

Comprehensive anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures in accordance with UAE regulations.

  • Enhanced Due Diligence
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Suspicious Activity Reporting

Data Protection

GDPR-aligned data protection policies with DIFC Data Protection Law compliance and AES-256 encryption.

  • DIFC Data Protection Law
  • GDPR Alignment
  • End-to-End Encryption
Regulatory Requirements

Client Due Diligence

Our comprehensive KYC and AML procedures ensure regulatory compliance for all UAE and international clients.

KYC Documentation Requirements

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Identity Verification

Passport/Emirates ID copy with selfie verification

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Address Proof

Utility bill or bank statement (last 3 months)

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Source of Wealth

Documentation of income and asset sources

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Corporate Documents

For corporate clients (certificates, MoA, etc.)

AML Risk Assessment Framework

Client Category Risk Level Due Diligence Monitoring
Individual UAE Residents Low Risk Standard KYC Annual Review
Corporate UAE Entities Medium Risk Enhanced KYC Quarterly Review
PEPs & High-Risk Jurisdictions High Risk Enhanced Due Diligence Monthly Review
International Corporate Clients Medium Risk Full Documentation Quarterly Review
Governance Structure

Compliance Governance

Our multi-layered governance framework ensures continuous regulatory adherence and risk management.

Compliance Officer

Responsible for day-to-day compliance monitoring, policy implementation, and regulatory reporting.

Direct reporting to Board of Directors

MLRO

Money Laundering Reporting Officer overseeing AML/CFT compliance and suspicious activity reporting.

Direct liaison with UAE Financial Intelligence Unit

Audit Committee

Independent committee reviewing compliance effectiveness, risk management, and internal controls.

Quarterly reviews and annual assessments

Regulatory Reporting Timeline

Q

Quarterly Reports

Transaction monitoring and risk assessment reports

SA

Suspicious Activity

Immediate reporting to UAE FIU as required

A

Annual Compliance

Full compliance review and regulatory filing

AD

Ad Hoc Reports

Regulator requests and incident reporting

Client Responsibilities

To maintain regulatory compliance, our clients are required to:

Provide Accurate Information

Complete and accurate KYC documentation as required

Update Information

Promptly notify of any changes to personal or corporate details

Cooperate with Reviews

Participate in periodic compliance reviews and updates

Report Suspicious Activity

Notify us immediately of any suspicious transactions

Note: Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of services or account termination in accordance with UAE regulatory requirements.

Compliance Inquiries

For questions regarding our DIFC compliance framework, AML policies, or regulatory requirements, please contact our Compliance Officer.

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