CBUAE Launches Sandbox Conditions Regulation to Drive Financial Innovation

UAE, 26 June, 2024 : The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched the Sandbox Conditions Regulation aimed at fostering innovation in the financial services sector. This regulatory framework outlines specific criteria and conditions for participants, including startups and fintech firms, to test innovative financial business models, products, and services within a supervised environment.

By exempting participants from licensing requirements for a specified duration, provided they meet regulatory obligations, the regulation aims to attract global fintech businesses and startups. It seeks to enhance the competitiveness of the financial sector, support economic growth, and ensure regulatory compliance.

H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, highlighted the UAE's commitment to fostering a knowledge-based economy through structured platforms that encourage innovation. The regulation aims to facilitate innovative solutions that benefit consumers and contribute positively to the economy while ensuring stakeholder interests and consumer protection.

Source : www.centralbank.ae