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On 7 July 2026, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) published Consultation Paper No. 173, proposing what is arguably the most significant reform of the DIFC Collective Investment Funds framework since the regime was comprehensively reviewed in 2010. The proposals reflect the substantial evolution of the DIFC funds and asset management industry and mark a broader shift towards a more flexible, risk-based and disclosure-focused regulatory framework. Some of the ke