Abu Dhabi boasts first-class infrastructure and unparalleled global connectivity, making it a premier international destination. Its exceptional qualities make it an ideal location to live, work, and conduct business.
A financial centre that provides transparency, efficiency, and integrity, through its progressive frameworks, future focused infrastructure, all within a familiar independent legal jurisdiction – ADGM is the perfect platform for success.
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Thrive in a vibrant capital markets ecosystem driving sustainable growth and investment opportunities.
ADGM’s robust capital markets ecosystem offers unparalleled access to public and private markets liquidity, investment opportunities, financial innovations and strategic partnerships for financial institutions seeking to unlock avenues of sustainable growth. Embrace the strength and stability of our capital markets bolstered by best-in-class regulatory frameworks that are designed to foster market integrity, transparency and trust.
Whether you are a Markets Intermediary, Markets Infrastructure or seeking capital formation via Offers of Securities, position your business for success in ADGM with certainty and confidence, where regulatory clarity, agility and innovation serve as cornerstones for long-term growth and stability.
Financial services entities that wish to carry on financial services activities in ADGM must apply for a Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) under the applicable financial services regulations.
Entities will find a wide range of Grade A office space on Al Maryah & Al Reem Island to choose from. The ADGM team will advise regarding office requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Reflecting a flexible, world-class regulatory framework and strong investment environment, Market Infrastructures are a vital part of the capital markets within ADGM, coming in the form of Recognised Investment Exchanges, Recognised Clearing Houses, Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs) and Organised Trading Facilities (OTFs).
ADGM fosters primary and secondary markets across its Market Infrastructures, ranging from the offering and listing of Securities (including Digital Securities) to having bespoke trading venues focused on commodity derivatives and Virtual Assets.
Within its capital markets ecosystem, ADGM also allows Remote Bodies (exchanges and/or clearing houses) and Remote Members (broker/members) from non-ADGM jurisdictions to connect into ADGM-based brokers and Exchanges/Clearing houses respectively.
ADGM's best-in-class regulatory framework, diverse range of product offerings, and connectivity with global debt and equity capital markets makes it the destination for markets intermediaries such as broker-dealers, investment managers, custodians, corporate finance advisors in the MENA region. Our capital market benefits from a regulatory framework that places investor protection at the forefront, enabling access to a range of investment and trading opportunities across primary and secondary markets, multiple asset classes and product lines.
Issuers of securities and investment products can take advantage of FSRA's stringent and progressive framework governing their issuance in and from ADGM. Issuers, both regionally and globally, can raise capital in an efficient manner under a framework that offers significant investor protection. Issuers can make an Offer of Securities to the public or may benefit from an exemption under the FSRA's Exempt Offers regime. ADGM ensures full transparency for issuers and investors within its markets.
Participants and investors benefit from a world class listing authority responsible for the review of prospectuses and for the admission of Securities to its Official List.
Financial Services entities looking to set up in ADGM are required to secure approval from the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority before proceeding with registration.
Applicants are required to fill out the requisite forms and provide all the necessary information required when making an application.
With the information provided, the FSRA Authorisation Team will assess whether the applicants meet the admission requirements, including the following aspects:
A thoroughly and accurately completed application as specified in the forms, will expedite this process.
Call or meet with one of our FSRA Authorisation Team for an initial discussion on your requirements. In preparation for the meeting, Applicant will need to have a regulatory plan, setting out the planned regulated activities, internal controls and resources to address the related risks.
Submit the completed application form, and any documentation required, along with the application fee. For calculation of Fees, click here.
Authorisation Team will review your application, follow up on any clarifications, conduct interviews with the Approved Person and fill in any information gaps.
Applicant will be notified if the application has been approved in principle, subject to conditions.
If Applicant accepts the in principle approval conditions, the Applicant must prepare to satisfy these conditions and proceed with capitalisation and hiring and contacting the ADGM Registration Authority to start the process of Commercial Licence application.
Once these conditions are met, ADGM will issue the Applicant's Financial Services Permission.
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