M2, the Abu Dhabi-based trading platform, announced its new partnership in a bid to supply UAE customers space to trade virtual assets. While M2 became a fully regulated Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF), eToro was granted Financial Services Permission (FSP) and is now a registered crypto assets broker. Key differences between the MTF and FSP statuses…
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Jason Hughes, Senior Executive Officer, UAE at eToro said: This is an important milestone for eToro. The UAE has one of the most vibrant fintech landscapes in the Middle East, and Abu Dhabi one of the most sophisticated regulatory frameworks for digital assets. We’re incredibly proud to be joining this ecosystem. We look forward to…
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Teng served as the CEO of ADGM for over six years, starting in 2015. He is currently a Board Director at Lulu Financial Group, an Advisory Board Member at the Blockchain Association Singapore and an International Council Member at the Global FinTech Institute. Before joining ADGM, Teng was the Chief Regulatory Officer of the Singapore…
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Financial secretary of Hong Kong Paul Chan, announced yesterday in his annual budget speech that he is considering changes of the regulation in the cryptocurrency sector to strengthen the anti-money-laundering (AML) norms and counter-terrorist-financing (CTF) policies. Financial Secretary Chan indicated in his speech that he was following recommendations form global financial regulator, Financial Action Task…
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) signed an agreement with the Registration Authority (RA) governing the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to enhance co-operation between the two organizations. The partnership will streamline the registration of companies, enhance the sharing of information and expertise, while also providing secondment opportunities within both jurisdictions. James Shipton, Chair…
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Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi has just announced the signing of a strategic new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions & Services Authority (ADSSSA). The new partnership is aimed at exploring innovative initiatives and projects that can greatly contribute towards the development of the financial…
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Al Hilal Bank has just announced a new partnership with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, aimed at promoting Islamic Finance in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Alex Coelho, Chief Executive Officer at Al Hilal Bank, and Richard Teng,…
Read moreAbu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority have announced that they have signed a co-operation agreement today to jointly promote and enable financial services innovation, and accelerate cross-border FinTech business opportunities in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With this agreement, ADGM…
Read moreAbu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, has announced that it has today launched its framework to regulate spot crypto asset activities, including those undertaken by exchanges, custodians and other intermediaries in ADGM. This follows the successful completion of a public consultation on the introduction of a robust crypto asset…
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His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, and His Excellency Edouard Philippe, the Prime Minister of the Republic of France, attended the event held by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, to welcome international bank BNP Paribas Group in establishing its…
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