The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial center of the capital of the UAE, has released its 2024 Annual Report, outlining the Authority’s key regulatory and operational achievements while reiterating its commitment to delivering a world-class environment for financial services.
Establishing your financial services business in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) offers a strategic gateway to the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. With a world-class regulatory framework overseen by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), ADGM is an increasingly preferred jurisdiction for asset managers, fintech firms, venture capital platforms, and investment advisors.
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of UAE’s capital, has accomplished yet another quarter of strong growth along with a rise in global recognition, upholding momentum from a record-breaking 2024. Rising assets under management, a surge in new licences, and expanding human-capital expansion on Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands highlights Abu Dhabi’s strategic appeal to global financial firms.
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has officially launched its comprehensive all-in-one mobile app, designed to transform how businesses, professionals, residents, and visitors engage within the financial district. This innovative app offers seamless access to a wide range of tools and services, supporting ADGM’s commitment to a digitally enabled, connected, and vibrant business environment.
As Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) continues to solidify its position as a premier international financial center, its 2025 initiatives reflect a commitment to innovation, regulatory excellence, and sustainable finance. With enhanced ESG frameworks, regulatory updates, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge financial technology advancements, ADGM is shaping the future of finance, fintech, and investment in the UAE.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to be a leading financial hub, attracting businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the globe. With DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) and ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) offering robust regulatory frameworks, setting up a financial services firm in these jurisdictions requires strategic planning and expert guidance.
Zubin Muriya is a seasoned Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional with over two decades of cross-jurisdictional experience in banking regulatory compliance, financial crime risk management, corporate governance framework, and audit advisory. His work across India and the GCC (UAE, Qatar, Bahrain) reflects a career rooted in regulatory rigor and operational integrity.
