Standards of corporate governance and regulations relating to money laundering in the Gulf were among the issues discussed in a webcast on Tuesday with Complinet. The Dubai Financial Services Authority hosted the event. In a unique roundtable, the webcast audience heard opinions from the DFSA and private sector on how the Middle East is dealing with changes in the regulatory landscape. Participating in the webcast were: Ian Johnston, deputy chief executive and managing director of the DFSA, Adrian Jossa, executive director, compliance, regulatory affairs and resources at Goldman Sachs International, and Sharon Ditchburn, managing director at Capital Advantage Consultants.
Johnston said that the DFSA was not just meeting standards but also influencing them and providing thought leadership in regulation and Islamic finance. He added that the DFSA was part of a larger supranational regulatory universe that provided guidance for national regulators.
According to Jossa, the value proposition
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