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AUS Global Solidifies Middle East Presence: Gains New UAE Licence
2024-10-28T09:59:53.934+02:00
The broker gained the licence from the country’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
It also added Tawfiq Mashaqi as the Sales Director to its local team.
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UAE Approves Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin
2024-10-14T22:42:55.114+02:00
AE Coin issuer plans to integrate the currency with e-commerce platforms, mobile wallets, and financial institutions.
The token enables users to participate in DeFi activities like lending and borrowing without intermediaries.
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MultiBank Sets Up in UAE with MEX Digital’s VARA License for Crypto Assets
2024-10-11T18:42:10.792+02:00
The firm reports net assets exceeding $583 million and daily trading volumes of $15.6 billion.
It serves over one million traders in 90 countries and operates under 15 global licenses.
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OKX Launches Fully Licensed Platform for Retail and Institutional Investors in UAE
2024-10-11T12:17:39.206+02:00
UAE residents can use OKX for spot and express trading, qualified traders can access derivatives.
The firm has recently obtained an MPI license in Singapore to offer cross-border transfer services.
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Century Financial Opens Abu Dhabi Office in UAE Expansion Push
2024-10-10T09:25:52.898+02:00
The move aims to enhance client services and product offerings, including ADX stock CFDs and AI-enabled trading features.
The UAE is experiencing growth in retail trading, bucking the global trend of declining trader numbers
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UAE Updates Crypto Laws, Exempts Transactions from Value-Added Tax
2024-10-07T15:36:11.306+02:00
The exemption covers the exchange and transfer of ownership of digital assets.
The changes apply retrospectively to transactions dating back to January 1, 2018.
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UAE Outshines Germany and Hong Kong as Top Tech Destination, Survey Shows
2024-09-18T15:34:01.161+02:00
Nearly 45% of tech experts surveyed by Capital.com are willing to relocate to the UAE.
Government support and a favorable business environment are critical factors enhancing the region's attractiveness.
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Revolut Targets Gulf: Hiring Finance and Legal Experts for Dubai Office
2024-09-13T18:30:20.059+02:00
The company has recently expanded into the UAE and is eyeing Saudi Arabia.
The firm opened an office in the UAE in 2022 and employs 140 staff.
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Payments
Mastercard Partners with NymCard for Remittance Reach to 47 Countries
2024-09-11T13:23:32.740+02:00
The collaboration expands NymCard's BaaS capabilities and access to Mastercard’s payout network.
The report shows 48% of UAE residents plan to send more cross-border payments.
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Standard Chartered Sets Up Digital Asset Custody Services in UAE
2024-09-10T13:09:22.495+02:00
The bank starts the services in the UAE, with Brevan Howard Digital as the inaugural client.
It expands into the UAE's crypto sector, supporting firms like Zodia Markets and Zodia Custody.
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Retail FX
Prop Trading in the UAE: A Side-by-Side Review of How High Profit Splits Attract Traders
2024-06-30T10:58:14.864+02:00
Finance Magnates examined AquaFunded, Blue Guardian, City Traders Imperium, and FundedNext.
All four come from the UAE, currently prop firms' third most popular destination.
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Canadian Fintech Nuvei Gains Ground in UAE's $10 Billion eCommerce Market
2024-06-25T12:49:52.977+02:00
Nuvei receives preliminary approval for a payment services license in the Middle East.
The move allows the company to offer payment technologies in the UAE eCommerce market.
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Word-of-Mouth Drives Client Acquisition in UAE's FX/CFD Trading Market
2024-06-21T10:09:07.209+02:00
42% of respondents opened a leveraged account following recommendations from their relatives.
The crypto market has also significantly encouraged many to try CFD trading.
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Institutional FX
Standard Chartered Partners with Clearstream to Support UAE Domiciled Funds
2024-05-14T19:01:42.322+02:00
This collaboration aims to enhance fund processing and execution.
According to the two entities, the partnership gives retail clients broader access to investments.
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United Fintech Opens DIFC Office, Targets UAE's Financial Sector
2024-05-13T08:48:41.578+02:00
Rasmus Bagger, the company's CCO, will be responsible for local operations.
The move comes when Dubai and the UAE are rapidly developing as a fintech hub.
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Capital.com Opens New Regional Headquarters in UAE after Obtaining Local License
2024-04-03T09:09:56.575+02:00
The trading platform establishes its regional HQ in UAE under the NextGenFDI initiative.
It will serve as Capital.com's base for expansion across the MENA region and Asia.
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Capital.com Expands in the Middle East with a New UAE License
2024-04-02T09:55:05.727+02:00
The broker recently suspended onboarding under its UK-registered entity.
Apart from the UK and UAE license, the broker is regulated in Cyprus, Australia, and The Bahamas.
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ThinkMarkets Gains Regulatory Approval from DFSA for UAE Expansion
2024-03-01T15:16:23.238+02:00
The firm can introduce its trading platform, ThinkTrader to a fresh client base.
The firm has integrated TradingView into ThinkTrader to track eight charts simultaneously.
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DHF Capital Partners with ZaraFX for Strategic Asset Management
2024-02-15T16:03:06.628+02:00
ZaraFX is set to trade CFDs with assets allocated by DHF Capital.
DHF Capital serves informed investors seeking diverse investment solutions.
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Commercial Bank International and Fuze Target UAE's Crypto Market in New Partnership
2024-02-09T14:51:01.872+02:00
This collaboration promotes new digital asset use cases, particularly in investments and payments.
According to the duo, the partnership addresses the rising demand for regulated crypto services in the region.
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Institutional FX
ESA Upholds Decision to Suspend Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation
2024-02-06T18:07:25.655+02:00
This step is linked to the EU's classification of UAE as high-risk for AML and CFT.
DCCC had appealed against ESMA's decision for the suspension.
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NCM Investment Bolsters Middle East Presence with UAE License
2024-01-18T10:23:58.095+02:00
The company secures a Category 1 license from the SCA, expanding its MENA operations.
The region is attracting a rising number of financial and cryptocurrency firms.
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UAE's Fintech Market Rises 92% amidst Global Funding Slowdown
2024-01-10T12:23:53.995+02:00
Fintech investments globally drop to $51.2 billion in 2023.
The Middle East and Asia buck this trend, maintaining positive dynamics.
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Changer.ae Enters the Market with Regulated Crypto Custody Platform
2023-12-19T12:20:03.490+02:00
The firm operates under the regulatory framework established by the FSRA of ADGM.
It aims to enable users to convert virtual assets into fiat currencies and hold them in escrow.
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Retail FX
Tawasal, Noor Capital Partner for Middle East Online Trading Services
2023-12-18T11:15:54.054+02:00
The SuperApp unifies local stock markets in one service, eliminating the need to use multiple apps.
Noor Capital expanded this year, acquiring one of the UK's prime brokers.
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