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July 14, 2026 @ 6:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has released its 2025 Annual Report, underscoring the authority’s success in balancing dynamic growth with rigorous regulatory standards. As the international financial hub of the UAE capital, ADGM continues to attract global… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 1:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) has formed a strategic alliance with Numou, a specialized subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This collab now aims to enhance financing opportunities for forward-thinking businesses, helping them scale operations and contribute more effectively to the… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 12:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNY (NYSE: BK) has joined forces with Finstreet Limited and the ADI Foundation in a partnership designed to introduce regulated, high-capacity, institutional-quality digital asset custody services rooted in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The initiative combines BNY’s established strengths in asset safeguarding with the… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 1:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in the UAE capital, has taken another significant step forward in supporting its real estate sector. Through its Registration Authority (RA), ADGM recently announced a new integrated suite of real estate services, building upon the comprehensive… Read More

December 15, 2025 @ 3:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), one of the world’s internet financial platform companies, announced a regulatory milestone in the United Arab Emirates as it strengthens its presence in the region. Circle has secured a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Financial Services Regulatory… Read More

December 14, 2025 @ 7:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper Securities (ME) Limited (CSL), a member of the global Copper Group, announced its intention to expand activities within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), focusing on Digital Asset custody, collateral management, and settlement solutions subject to regulatory approval by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)…. Read More

December 12, 2025 @ 5:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital has opened its first office in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi within ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE. The firm has received its in-principle approval for advisory and arranging services in the ADGM, which is subject to… Read More

December 9, 2025 @ 3:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be one of the largest companies in the digital assets industry, has announced recently that USD₮ issued on a number of major blockchains has been formally recognised as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token (AFRT) within ADGM. The recognition allows Authorised Persons licensed… Read More

December 9, 2025 @ 12:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, which claims to be the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, announced a regulatory update: The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, has approved the authorisation of Binance’s… Read More

December 7, 2025 @ 8:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has reported strong Q3 2025 results, reinforcing its standing as the leading financial hub in the MEASA region. The asset management sector continued to be a major driver of growth, with Assets Under Management (AUM) in ADGM… Read More

November 28, 2025 @ 4:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Julius Baer announces its expansion into Abu Dhabi with the establishment of an Advisory Office that is based in ADGM, currently being subject to final regulatory approvals. The new legal entity, Julius Baer (Abu Dhabi) Ltd., will aim to cater to ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), family offices,… Read More

November 27, 2025 @ 5:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Animoca Brands announced it has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, to operate as a regulated Fund Manager. Currently subject to the fulfillment of conditions and… Read More

October 4, 2025 @ 2:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HarbourVest Partners, an independent private markets asset manager with more than $147 billion assets under management (as of March 31, 2025), announced the opening of its office in ADGM, the International Financial Centre (IFC) of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The expansion underscores the firm’s… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 10:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has made announcements that underscore a commitment to robust data protection and innovative financing for regional challenges. On one front, ADGM has introduced new rules aim to enhance privacy safeguards under its Data Protection Regulations 2021. On another, a strategic… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 11:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adams Street Partners, LLC, a Chicago-based firm specializing private markets investment management, has officially unveiled its first office in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. With (a reported0 over $62 billion in assets under management (AUM), Adams Street’s entry into Abu Dhabi underscores the firm’s… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 3:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE capital’s premier international financial center, has recently introduced two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing governance, transparency, and investor confidence in its jurisdiction. These developments—a new real estate-focused permit service and finalized amendments to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s… Read More

July 19, 2025 @ 5:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE capital’s international financial center, continues to solidify its position as a hub for financial services and collaboration through key developments announced recently. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 8:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial center of the UAE’s capital, continues to solidify its position as a hub for innovation, transparency, and accessibility in financial and legal services. Two recent developments underscore ADGM’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and progressive ecosystem: the… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, expanded its presence in the Middle East with the opening of a regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Steffen Meister, Executive Chairman of the Board, Partners Group, comments: “Abu Dhabi is increasingly becoming… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 10:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Services Authority (FSRA) of ADGM announced the implementation of amendments to its regulatory framework for digital assets, with immediate effect. The implementation of these amendments follows “extensive industry engagement and feedback received on Consultation Paper No. 11 of 2024.” As stated in the… Read More