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The Dual-Level FinTech Regulatory Framework in the UAE: Innovation, Financial Stability, and Consumer Protection

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  • Daniele Schilirò

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FinTech is a rapidly expanding sector, propelled by digital payments, online lending, e-commerce, and robo-advisory services. This study analyzes the dual-level FinTech regulatory framework in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), examining the nexus between regulation, innovation, financial stability, and consumer protection.The methodology employs a doctrinal examination of existing literature alongside a policy evaluation of the UAE’s current regulatory environment. The approach is primarily theoretical and conceptual, incorporating data and regulatory disclosures from official national and international sources to ensure credibility. This research contributes to the broader discourse on FinTech regulation by addressing the existing gap in the literature regarding the UAE landscape. It offers the scholarly community novel insights into the UAE’s unique regulatory architecture, evaluating how this model navigates the competing mandates of fostering technological innovation and maintaining financial stability—with a particular emphasis on the cryptocurrency market. Ultimately, by elucidating these regulatory dynamics, this paper proposes specific avenues for reform, and serve as a valuable reference for policy discussions.

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  • Daniele Schilirò, 2026. "The Dual-Level FinTech Regulatory Framework in the UAE: Innovation, Financial Stability, and Consumer Protection," Business and Management Studies, Redfame publishing, vol. 12(1), pages 11-23, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfa:bmsjnl:v:12:y:2026:i:1:p:11-23
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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