In this episode of The Riffle, we unpack the DFSA’s 2025 Thematic Review of High-Growth Firms in DIFC. With 46% more authorised firms since 2021, $169B in assets under management, and retail clients growing 72% annually, DIFC is cementing its role as a global financial hub.

But growth brings challenges — from governance gaps and under-resourced compliance teams to financial pressures and scaling client onboarding. The DFSA stresses the need for firms to align systems, controls, and resourcing with their rapid expansion to ensure sustainable growth.

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🎙️ Presented by 10 Leaves – Simplifying Regulation. Empowering Growth.