Abu Dhabi Global Markets

38 results about this entity

Period: 18 Sep 2018 - 10 Dec 2024

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Chainlink establishes presence in ADGM

Chainlink Labs, one of the primary contributing developers of Chainlink, the standard for onchain finance, verifiable data, and cross-chain interoperability, announced today that it is expanding its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including setting up an office and establishing an entity in Abu Dhabi under the Registration Authority of ADGM.

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ADGM FRSA publishes IT risk management guidance

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM has published its Information Technology (IT) Risk Management Guidance (Guidance), providing a comprehensive and holistic framework for managing technology risks in ADGM's financial sector.

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Abu Dhabi Global Market and Hacken bid to set benchmarks for blockchain security

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE’s capital, and Hacken, a global leader in blockchain security auditing, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively set new benchmarks for blockchain security and compliance.

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ADGM forms blockchain pact with the Solana Foundation

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a leading International Financial Centre (IFC), is pleased to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Solana Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to decentralisation, adoption, and security on Solana network.

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Mastercard collaborates with ADGM for SME payment cards in the UAE

Mastercard and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have announced a collaboration to fuel the growth of the booming small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE by digitalizing SME payment flows.

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ADGM launches online dispute resolution platform

Responding to the overwhelming interest in ADGM as a leading hub for dispute resolution, the ADGM Arbitration Centre is launching “ODR@ADGM”, an online dispute resolution platform that hosts a fully digitalised settlement and mediation service.

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ADGM connects SMEs and lenders via digital platform Nomou

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the leading international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, introduces Numou a cutting-edge digital platform tailored to bridge the funding gap faced by SMEs.

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Etoro receives approval from ADGM to operate in the UAE

Abu Dhabi Financial Markets Authority (ADGM), the international financial centre in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and eToro, the global trading and investing platform, are pleased to announce today that eToro has received approval for a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM to operate as a broker for securities, derivatives, and cryptoassets in the United Arab Emirates.

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Abu Dhabi Global Market ink fintech MoU

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) jointly announced today (22 November) the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen the ongoing partnership on fintech between the two authorities, particularly in the areas of cross-border trade-related data exchange and business collaboration, with a view to further promoting inclusive and innovative financial services leveraging fintech and data in both markets.

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ADGM introduces DLT Foundations Regime

The Registration Authority (RA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) officially released the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Foundations Regulations 2023, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of digital assets regulatory frameworks across the region and at an international level.

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ADGM slaps $486K penalty on Pypl for AML violations

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has imposed a financial penalty of USD 486,000 (AED 1,784,835) on Pyypl Ltd (Pyypl), a licensed money service provider operating in ADGM, because, during the period from March 2021 to November 2022, Pyypl’s compliance with applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements was inadequate and it acted outside the scope of its Financial Services Permission.

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ADGM implements sustainable finance regulatory framework

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) today announced the implementation of its sustainable finance regulatory framework with immediate effect, following significant support received through public consultation, reinforcing its position as a leading sustainable financial hub and a natural hub for sustainable finance activities.