Under CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations, risk management is among the prescribed financial activities for which the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) issues licenses. Licensing ensures that entities engaging in financial risk assessment and mitigation services meet regulatory standards related to expertise, governance, and compliance. Activities such as analysis, promotion, and corporate planning are not independently licensable financial activities but may be ancillary functions within licensed firms. The licensure of risk management activities supports market stability and investor protection by formalizing oversight of critical financial functions.
Reference: CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations - Regulatory Infrastructure and Licensing, Section
3.1.2 (2023).

In trading systems regulated under the CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations, brokers must ensure the accuracy of account details associated with transactions. However, if an error occurs, such as using an incorrect trading account number, amendments are generally not allowed beyond the trading session unless specific conditions are met. The CISI rules state that amendments will only be made in exceptional circumstances. For instance, if the request for the amendment is made shortly after the session, such as within
40 minutes, and it can be demonstrated that the error had no significant impact on market stability or the involved parties, it may be considered exceptional. Therefore, a correction request is usually subject to a careful review of its impact, and the circumstances of the error must be deemed significant enough to warrant such an exception.
Reference: CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations - Trading Errors and Amendments, Section 8.4.1 (2023).

According to CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations, a licensed person dealing with security tokens must conduct a suitability check when the client is not a qualified investor. This requirement protects less sophisticated investors by ensuring that the financial products offered match their investment knowledge, risk tolerance, and financial circumstances. Qualified investors are presumed to have sufficient expertise and resources, thus not mandating suitability checks. The nature of the token or amount invested is not the primary trigger; rather, client qualification status governs the obligation to perform suitability assessments.
This aligns with investor protection principles embedded in UAE financial regulations.
Reference: CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations - Client Protection and Suitability Checks, Section
4.3.9 (2023).

Under UAE's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations, revealing or notifying a person about suspicions of money laundering or disclosing any transaction under review is classified as 'tipping off'. The act of tipping off is prohibited and criminalized under the UAE's AML/CFT laws, as it can obstruct investigations and alert potential wrongdoers, allowing them to take steps to conceal illicit activities. This is a key part of maintaining the integrity of AML regulations, as it prevents individuals from undermining the enforcement process. Firms and individuals are strictly prohibited from warning clients or revealing details about investigations in order to protect the confidentiality and effectiveness of the review process.
Reference: CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations - Tipping Off and AML Compliance, Section 9.7.3 (2023).

The minimum price movement for a West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Light Sweet Oil Futures contract is 0.01 per barrel. This means that the price can move in increments of 1 cent per barrel, which is standard for most futures contracts of this type. The minimum price movement allows for a high degree of price discovery and liquidity in the market, as traders can make smaller adjustments to their positions. This is a crucial aspect of trading in commodities, where price fluctuations can have significant financial implications.
Reference: CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations - WTI Light Sweet Oil Futures, Section 7.2.1 (2023).