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US private credit firm Golub Capital to set up base in Abu Dhabi

US private credit firm Golub Capital to set up base in Abu Dhabi

Golub, which had more than $70bn of capital under management as of October 1, has received preliminary approval for a licence to operate out of the Abu Dhabi Global Market

Polen Capital to open Abu Dhabi office in Middle East expansion push

Polen Capital to open Abu Dhabi office in Middle East expansion push

The $63bn assets management firm will join other global asset managers and hedge funds in setting up in the ADGM

ADGM posts 33% growth in company registrations in Q3 2023

ADGM posts 33% growth in company registrations in Q3 2024

The total number of operational entities within ADGM’s jurisdiction jumped to 2,251, a robust 31 per cent year-on-year growth

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Path to Forward: ADGM reveals its new brand

With more than 2,000 entities, including 231 financial services firms, ADGM remains the MENA region’s only financial centre applying English Common Law directly

General Atlantic plans Abu Dhabi office by year-end

General Atlantic plans Abu Dhabi office by year-end

The New York-based private equity firm received preliminary approval for a license to operate out of the Abu Dhabi Global Market

PGIM opens Abu Dhabi office, joining money managers’ rush to UAE capital

PGIM opens Abu Dhabi office, joining money managers’ rush to UAE capital

The investment management firm said it has served clients in the Middle East for many years, but Abu Dhabi office would be its first in the region

Rorix Holdings' Finstreet unveils regulated digital trading platform at ADGM

Rorix Holdings’ Finstreet unveils regulated digital trading platform at ADGM

Finstreet’s subsidiaries – Finstreet Global Market, Finstreet Global Clearing and Settlement, and Finstreet Capital – have received financial services permissions from ADGM’s FSRA

ADGM says company registrations up 31% in H1 2024

ADGM says company registrations up 31% in H1 2024

The financial hub issued 1,271 new licences in H1 2024, a 20.5 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period a year ago

How vital is ESG in insurers’ sustainability reporting

Here’s why ESG is crucial for insurers’ sustainability reporting

Insurers face significant challenges related to climate change, impacting both value creation and emissions reporting

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Abu Dhabi’s ADGM announces major licence fee reduction for multiple sectors

The revised fee structure will apply to all categories of licences and will be effective from the start of next year

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ADGM’s new ‘whistleblowing’ framework to enhance market integrity

Entities within the centre are required to implement proportionate arrangements to support effective whistleblowing by May 31, 2025

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Why did Abu Dhabi Global Market regulator impose a $122,500 fine on Sarwa?

The regulator said the probe was closely coordinated between the FSRA and the Dubai Financial Services Authority

ADGM’s AUM surges by a record 211% in Q1 2023

ADGM says assets under management soar by 211% in Q1 2024

The financial hub said the total number of operational entities jumped by 30 per cent to reach 1,950

ADGM’s assets under management rose by 35% in 2023

ADGM says assets under management rose by 35% in 2023

A total of 102 asset managers, comprising investment firms and hedge funds, who manage 141 funds have set up shop in Abu Dhabi

How the UAE is fostering fintech innovation

How the UAE is cementing its fintech hub status

Jason Hughes, senior executive officer of eToro Middle East tells us that Abu Dhabi offers a supportive business ecosystem and a fertile investment landscape that drives growth

ADGM to host Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum during COp28 Image ADGM

UAE: ADGM to host Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum during COP28

Masdar will partner with ADGM to host the forum as part of the special edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at COP28

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ADGM introduces the world’s first DLT Foundations Regime

This newly implemented legislative structure is designed to provide a comprehensive framework for DLT Foundations and decentralised autonomous organisations

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

The overseas office brings the bank closer to the front lines of its sustainable development work in the Middle East and Africa

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM posts robust growth in H1 2023

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM posts robust growth in H1 2023

The financial hub said a total of 102 asset managers, comprising investment firms and hedge funds, have set up shop in the city

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Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners announces investment in MEASA Partners

Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners is a joint venture between Mubadala Capital and Alpha Wave Global

ADGM issues hotel and tourism regualtions 2023 Image courtesy ADGM

Abu Dhabi Global Market issues hotel and tourism regulations

The regulations adopt some Abu Dhabi onshore tourism legislation to provide a better regulatory framework for hotels and tourism companies in ADGM

Abu Dhabi Global Market introduces Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework Image ADGM

Abu Dhabi Global Market introduces regulatory framework for sustainable finance

The framework complements ADGM’s existing regulation of carbon offsets, facilitating the establishment of the world’s first regulated carbon offsets exchange and clearing house

ADGM to expand jurisdiction May 2023

ADGM Financial District to expand, making it one among world’s largest financial centres

The UAE Cabinet’s resolution has expanded ADGM’s jurisdiction to Al Reem island in addition to Al Maryah island

Ray Dalio, hedge fund billionaire, opens family office in Abu Dhabi

Ray Dalio set to open branch of family office in Abu Dhabi

The Dalio Family Office helps handle the billionaire’s private investments as well as his philanthropic donations

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Karm Legal’s Kokila Alagh on advancements in virtual assets regulation

VARA has come out with detailed regulations and rulebooks for the virtual assets sector, indicating just how fast things are moving

ADGM enjoys record year in 2022

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM witnesses 56% rise in assets under management in 2022

Last year, several ADGM-based companies listed on ADX including Borouge, Burjeel Holdings, Bayanat AI and Americana Restaurants while Anghami completed its listing on NASDAQ

ADGM signs MoU with Zand Bank

Abu Dhabi Global Market, Zand Bank join hands to support SMEs

The entities will jointly drive UAE national work placements and offer finance training, SME financing platforms, a fintech sandbox and corporate innovation programmes

UAE’s Alpha Dhabi, Mubadala to co-invest in global credit opportunities

The Abu Dhabi Global Market-based joint venture aims to collectively deploy up to Dhs9bn over the next five years

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Abu Dhabi Global Market’s FSRA launches AI initiative on open regulation

The Open Regulation (OpenReg) initiative will be hosted at ADGM’s GitHub repository

ADGM partners with ADIB, Wio Bank and RAKBANK

Abu Dhabi Global Market partners with ADIB, Wio Bank, RAKBANK to support SMEs

The partnerships with ADIB and RAKBANK will focus on providing ADGM-registered and licensed businesses with preferential banking services