Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market
ADGM’s FSRA regulates financial services conducted in or from Abu Dhabi Global Market. It is a meaningful international financial-centre regulator, with scope tied to the ADGM entity.
Trust tier
Established regulator
Recognized regulator, but protection, enforcement, and compensation can vary by product and entity.
ADGM authorized firm permissions for arranging, advising, dealing, managing assets, or brokerage-related activities.
Protection depends on ADGM rules, license type, client category, and product.
Middle East
What it means
How to read ADGM FSRA regulation
- A verified FSRA entry is meaningful for the ADGM-regulated entity.
- The public register should list firm status and regulated activities.
- ADGM FSRA is separate from DIFC DFSA and UAE mainland SCA frameworks.
Limits
What this license does not guarantee
- It does not automatically cover non-ADGM group entities.
- It does not guarantee suitability or trading outcomes.
- Retail compensation expectations differ from some top-tier jurisdictions.
Verify
How to check this license
Search the ADGM FSRA public register.
Confirm regulated activities and client category.
Check whether the account agreement names the ADGM entity.
Red flags
When to be careful
- The broker says UAE regulated without distinguishing ADGM, DIFC, or mainland SCA.
- The registered activities do not match the product being offered.
- Users are routed to a non-FSRA entity while ADGM is used in marketing.
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Important disclosure
Broker research, not investment advice
Availability, fees, investor protection, and regulation can vary by country and legal entity. Verify the broker and regulator details directly before opening an account.