More than just a financial centre
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an ideal hub for businesses operating across all sectors to access the substantial growth opportunities emanating from Abu Dhabi, UAE and the wider Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. ADGM drives a culture of innovation, sustains an effective financial ecosystem and provides a favourable business environment fostering collaboration and competition.
ADGM is home to partners who listen, engage and respond to your business needs.

Establishing many firsts regionally and internationally
ADGM is an innovative, progressive and responsive financial centre transforming the business and finance landscape.








Global recognition as an International Financial Centre
ADGM’s MoUs, memberships and associations are a testament to its position as a leading International Financial Centre and to its role in promoting financial stability, robust business and finance regulations and an independent, first class judicial system in Abu Dhabi and the region.
Memberships and Associations
ADGM's memberships across its three independent Authorities include: the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO); Basel Committee Consultative Group (BCG); International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS); Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB); World Alliance of International Financial Centres (WAIFC); International Network of Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S); Sustainable Banking Network (led by IFC-Global Bank); Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN); and International Conference of Data Protection & Privacy Commissioners (ICDPPC).
Memoranda of Understanding
ADGM across its three independent authorities is signatory to a substantial number of bilateral MoUs with local, regional and global government bodies including regulators, judiciary and International Financial Centres. The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority is signatory to 88 MoUs, the ADGM Registration Authority is signatory to 22 MoUs and the ADGM Courts is signatory to 8 MoUs.
Industry recognition

2019 FINANCIAL CENTRE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Global Investor Magazine

2019 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE WINNER
CFI.CO

2019 LEGAL TEAM OF THE YEAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST
In-House Community

2018 FINANCIAL CENTRE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Global Investor Magazine

2018 FINTECH REGULATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Seamless Middle East Awards

2017 FINANCIAL CENTRE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Global Investor Magazine

2016 FINANCIAL CENTRE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Global Investor Magazine
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ADGM - Your China gateway 阿布扎比国际金融中心
ADGM is uniquely positioned as a gateway into the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road initiative. This is due to the partnership agreements it has signed with state-owned Chinese entities and the opening of its first international representative office in Bejing. Entities interested in entering the China market or servicing Chinese entities within the UAE and the wider region can fast track their potential by leveraging the advantages that ADGM offers.

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