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Chapter 6 · Capital Adequacy & Prudential Rules (PIB & PIN)

Liquidity Reserves & Liquid Assets

Episode 06.3 · DFSA Compliance Series

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Beyond total regulatory capital, what liquidity rules apply to DIFC firms?

Regulated entities must maintain a Liquid Assets Requirement, holding high-quality liquid assets such as unencumbered cash, central bank reserves, and eligible treasury bills. Illiquid assets and client money cannot be counted.

Episode 6.3 — Chapter 6: Capital Adequacy & Prudential Rules (PIB & PIN) | DFSA & DIFC Compliance Masterclass series.

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