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3rd Party: 11 Dec 2025
Arab Bank (Switzerland) Middle East Ltd., the newly established regional entity of Swiss Private Bank Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. is delighted to announce that it has received an in-principle approval for an advisory licence from Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM, the international financial centre of the United Arab Emirates' capital.
This approval marks a significant step in expanding the Bank’s advisory capabilities, particularly in helping clients navigate the fast-evolving digital-asset landscape. Arab Bank Switzerland has been offering digital asset services since 2019, starting with custody and trading of cryptocurrencies. It has since then launched staking, loans and legacy planning services. The bank’s commitment to digital assets goes beyond its offering, to digital art, notably via the ABS Collection and the ABS Digital Art Prize.
This announcement reinforces the Bank’s long-term commitment to the Middle East and to the UAE’s growing role as a hub for digital-asset innovation. By operating within ADGM’s progressive and transparent regulatory framework, Arab Bank (Switzerland) Middle East Ltd. aims to enhance client trust, contribute to market development, and unlock new channels for investment and advisory engagement across the region. The announcement reflects the Bank’s intention to build lasting partnerships within the UAE’s financial landscape, contribute to responsible innovation in digital assets, and support clients seeking trusted advisory expertise in a dynamic market.
As part of the approval process, Arab Bank (Switzerland) Middle East Ltd. is expected to complete the required regulatory and operational steps by January 2026 to obtain final authorisation.
Rani Jabban, Managing Director of Arab Bank Switzerland, said: “Receiving in-principle approval from ADGM is an important affirmation of our commitment to the UAE and its vision for a regulated, forward-looking digital-asset economy. Establishing Arab Bank (Switzerland) Middle East Ltd. allows us to deepen our engagement with the local ecosystem, work closely with regional partners, and provide clients with the clarity and confidence that come with a robust regulatory environment. We look forward to completing the remaining steps toward full operational readiness in early 2026.”
Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development Officer, ADGM, commented: “Arab Bank (Switzerland) Middle East Ltd. joining our community is a strong vote of confidence in Abu Dhabi and in ADGM’s progressive and transparent regulatory framework. Their focus on digital assets fits well with our ambition to build a dynamic and trusted environment that enables innovation while upholding the highest standards of market integrity. We look forward to supporting the Bank as it advances toward final authorisation and further contributes to Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for digital-asset activity.”
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