Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) operating under UAE financial regulations must safeguard investors' funds post-public subscription. According to the CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations, SPACs are required to deposit100% of the public subscription proceeds within one business day of receipt into an escrow or segregated account. This requirement ensures that the funds are secured and managed transparently while awaiting acquisition activities. The strict one-business-day deadline prevents misuse or misallocation of investor money and aligns with international best practices for fund protection. This is critical in maintaining market confidence and regulatory compliance, as SPACs act as investment vehicles with inherent risk related to future mergers or acquisitions.
Reference:CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations - Investment Funds and SPAC Requirements, Section 6.3.1 (2023).

Per CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations governing investment funds, a semi-annual report on the public fund's performance must be prepared no later than 2 months from the end of the semi-annual period.
This reporting timeline ensures timely disclosure to investors and regulators, providing transparency about fund performance, investment activities, and compliance with regulatory standards. The semi-annual report serves as a key accountability mechanism, enabling investors to make informed decisions and maintain confidence in the fund management. The requirement for a two-month deadline aligns with global best practices in fund reporting.
Reference: CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations - Investment Funds Reporting Requirements, Section
6.5.4 (2023).

The CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations provide for a conciliation process whereby the Authority may impose a negotiated out-of-court settlement as an alternative to criminal prosecution. This mechanism allows for the resolution of regulatory breaches through mutual agreement, often involving remedial actions and financial penalties, without lengthy court proceedings. It supports regulatory efficiency and offers a less adversarial path to compliance while maintaining enforcement effectiveness. Suspension or referral are different enforcement actions but not part of the conciliation alternative.
Reference: CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations - Enforcement and Conciliation Procedures, Section
2.7.5 (2023).

The CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations require that the whistleblowing policy submitted by licence applicants incorporates a clear mechanism for protecting the reporting employee. This protection includes confidentiality safeguards, protection against retaliation, and secure channels for raising concerns. Ensuring the safety and anonymity of whistleblowers is fundamental to encouraging the reporting of unethical or illegal conduct, thereby enhancing regulatory compliance and corporate governance. Other aspects such as escalation procedures and disciplinary measures are important but secondary; the central pillar of effective whistleblowing policy is the protection of the individual who reports wrongdoing.
Reference: CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations - Regulatory Infrastructure and Whistleblowing, Section 3.4.2 (2023).

The CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations allow the waiver of the requirement for licensed bodies to disclose their legal status only in specific scenarios such as when an emergency has been notified to the Authority. This provision recognizes that during certain urgent situations, standard disclosure obligations may be temporarily suspended to allow for swift action or confidentiality. Other circumstances such as ongoing court cases, market corrections, or takeover bids do not automatically justify waivers of disclosure obligations, preserving investor transparency and trust under normal conditions.
Reference: CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations - Regulatory Disclosure Obligations and Waivers, Section 4.1.10 (2023).