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7. Main functions, powers and objectives of the AFSA
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LEGAL ENTITIES LEGISLATION
FINANCIAL SERVICES LEGISLATION
REGULATIONS
FINANCIAL SERVICES FRAMEWORK REGULATIONS
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
PART 2: THE FRAMEWORK OF REGULATION
CHAPTER 1–The AFSA
7. Main functions, powers and objectives of the AFSA
7-1. Principles of good regulation
AFSA rulemaking powers
8-1. Power of the AFSA to give Guidance
9. AFSA power to modify or waive Rules
10. AFSA decision making procedure
11. Appeals against decisions of the AFSA, and the AFSA's statutory immunity
CHAPTER 2 – Centre Participants
CHAPTER 3 – Activities performed by Centre Participants
CHAPTER 4 – Controlled and Designated Functions
CHAPTER 5 – Prohibitions
PART 3: LICENSING OF CENTRE PARTICIPANTS
PART 4: CONTROLLED AND DESIGNATED FUNCTIONS
PART 5: CONTROL OF AUTHORISED PERSONS
PART 6: CAPITAL MARKETS
PART 7: COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES
PART 8: SUPERVISION
PART 9: ENFORCEMENT
PART 10: CONFIDENTIALITY
PART 11: CO-OPERATION AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION
PART 12: RECOVERY AND RESOLUTION
PART 13: Miscellaneous
SCHEDULE 1: Decision-making procedures of the AFSA
SCHEDULE 2: Appeal to the AIFC Court
RULES
POLICIES AND POLICY STATEMENTS
NOTICES
GUIDANCE
TEMPLATE
CONSULTATION PAPERS
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