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3rd Party: 01 Jul 2025
GMB Limited is thrilled to announce the official launch of its activities in ADGM after securing a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) to operate as a Category 2 regulated firm. As one of the first commodity trade specialised firm in ADGM, GMB Limited seeks to empower global trade with a full suite of trade services & financial solutions dedicated to its corporate clients active in commodities trading across the key sectors of energy, metals & mining, and agricultural products.
GMB Limited aims to become a leading financial intermediary supporting international commodity trade under the leadership of Yassine El Halaissi, who has been appointed as Senior Executive Officer and brings extensive experience in the sector and strong regional knowledge.
“GMB Limited is a fully fledged Financing Firm based in ADGM, a world-class financial hub, with a clear positioning to support commodity trade. The UAE has succeeded to create a vast international trade ecosystem supported by top notch infrastructures and strategically located at the corner of Asia and Africa. Specialized actors such as GMB Limited are well positioned to support commodity traders' business flows and navigate through headwinds thanks to a locally based team of experts & trade operations that will provide efficient and reliable service to our clients" said Yassine El Halaissi, Senior Executive Officer of GMB Limited.
Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development officer at ADGM, said, “We welcome GMB Limited’s presence in the ADGM community, which reflects the growing momentum in the commodity finance space. Their expertise on trade finance and commodity markets aligns with the region’s evolution as a hub for innovative financial services. We look forward to seeing GMB Limited’s expertise add depth and dynamism to our financial ecosystem, supporting the UAE’s ambition to solidify its position as a leading global hub for trade and finance.”
“GMB Limited is dedicated to bridging the financing gap for small to mid-size commodity merchants. As a firm rooted in the vibrant ecosystem of the ADGM, we understand the unique challenges our clients face. Our mission is to provide tailored financial solutions that empower traders to thrive in a competitive market. With our local expertise and commitment to excellence, we are excited to support the growth of the commodity sector in the GCC but also worldwide,” said Dimitri Rusca, Founding Partner.
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