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GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
Governance
The Regulatory Authority operates under a governance framework designed to
ensure transparency, integrity, independence, accountability and fairness. It is committed to demonstrating best practice
and leadership in this area. The Governance Resolution of the Board of the Regulatory Authority sets out the policy of the Board on various governance matters,
direction for the Regulatory Authority; oversees the executive management’s discharge of
the day-to-day business of the Regulatory Authority; sets policies to manage risks to the Regulatory Authority’s operations and the achievement of its regulatory objectives; and seeks regular assurance that the system of internal controls is effective in managing risks.
reflecting the intention that
the business of the Regulatory Authority is conducted in accordance with its regulatory objectives, applicable laws and principles of sound governance.
Role of the Board
The role of the Board is to lead the Regulatory Authority in line with the Qatar Financial Centre Law and other applicable legislation. The Board sets the strategic
Governance Structure
Council of Ministers
QFC Authority
Board
Executive team
QFC Regulatory Authority
Board
Executive team
QFC Regulatory Tribunal
QFC Civil and Commercial Court
Policy and Legislative Counsel
Supervision and Authorisation Division
Enforcement
Corporate Services Division
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