Unified UAE Legislation Database

Consumer Protection Standards

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Central Bank

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

Introduction 

These Regulatory Standards form part of the Consumer Protection Regulation (Circular No. 8 – 2020). All Licensed Financial Institutions must comply with these Standards when the Licensed Financial Institution carries out licensed financial activities. These Standards are mandatory and enforceable in the same manner as the Regulation

 

The Standards follow the principles-based structure of the Regulation, with each Article corresponding to the specific Article in the Regulation

 

This document must be read in conjunction with other regulations, including Shari’ah compliance regulations and the Standard Re. Shari’ah Governance For Islamic Financial Institutions. 

 

Article 1 — Definitions 

The Definitions set out in Article 1 of the Consumer Protection Regulation (Circular No. 8 – 2020) apply to these Standards. 

 

Article 2 — Disclosure and Transparency

2.1 Disclosure 

2.1.1 General Provisions for all Financial Products and/or Services 

General Requirements 

2.1.1.1

Licensed Financial Institutions must apply the Disclosure and Transparency requirements to all Financial Products and/or Services provided through all communication channe...