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    Dubai's DFSA appoints former UK FCA executive Mark Steward as CEO

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    Posted on February 25, 2025

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    Last updated: January 25, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Mark Steward, former FCA executive, will become the CEO of Dubai's DFSA starting May 19, 2025, succeeding Ian Johnston.

    Dubai's DFSA Names Mark Steward as New CEO in 2025

    DUBAI (Reuters) - The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) said on Tuesday it has appointed Mark Steward as its CEO for a three year term effective May 19, 2025.

    Steward, who stepped down as the executive director of Enforcement and Market Oversight at UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in 2023, will replace Ian Johnston.

    The DFSA is the financial services regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Its mandate includes asset management, banking and credit services and commodities futures trading among others.

    (Reporting by Abinaya Vijayaraghavan; Editing by Louise Heavens)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Mark Steward appointed as DFSA CEO for a three-year term.
    • •Steward was previously with the UK's FCA.
    • •Ian Johnston will be replaced by Steward.
    • •DFSA regulates the Dubai International Financial Centre.
    • •The appointment is effective May 19, 2025.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Dubai's DFSA appoints former UK FCA executive Mark Steward as CEO

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses the appointment of Mark Steward as the new CEO of Dubai's DFSA, effective May 2025.

    2Who is Mark Steward?

    Mark Steward is the former executive director of Enforcement and Market Oversight at the UK's FCA.

    3What is the DFSA?

    The DFSA is the financial services regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre.

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