The UAE’s AML/CFT framework is entering a critical phase. With the FATF Fifth-Round Mutual Evaluation approaching and new laws and guidelines coming into force, 2026 will be a defining year for banks and DNFBPs.
The UAE AML/CFT 2026 Compliance Roadmap marks a fundamental shift from checklist compliance to demonstrable effectiveness.
Driven by the National Strategy 2024–2027, upcoming regulatory changes raise expectations across governance, risk management, transaction monitoring, reporting quality, and the use of technology. Financial institutions and DNFBPs will be expected to show real-world results.
In this video, Charmian Simmons, Financial Crime and Compliance Expert, SymphonyAI, breaks down:
- What’s changing in the UAE AML/CFT landscape
- What regulators and supervisors will focus on in 2026
- What “effective” compliance looks like going forward
- Practical actions institutions can take now to prepare
Whether you are a bank, DNFBP, or operate in a high-risk sector, early preparation is critical to meeting heightened supervisory and enforcement expectations.
Watch the video to understand what’s coming and how to prepare now for UAE AML/CFT 2026.
How can SymphonyAI help?
SymphonyAI’s Sensa Risk Intelligence delivers an AI-native compliance platform that strengthens AML/CFT effectiveness by improving risk detection, monitoring, investigations, and reporting while reducing manual effort and enabling institutions to meet heightened regulatory and FATF expectations with confidence.
