15 Dec 2025
Halo and Majarra bring Sharia-compliant structured products to the UAE
Majarra aims to leverage Halo’s underlying technology to facilitate the issuance, purchasing and secondary liquidity of the products in partnership with the nation’s leading institutions.
12 Dec 2025
Abu Dhabi launches financial cluster to boost financial services
Abu Dhabi has launched a financial cluster to accelerate the development of fintech, digital assets, insurance and alternative investments as part of its wider economic diversification plans.
11 Dec 2025
Barclays’ ex-structuring head surfaces in Africa-focused blockchain venture
The startup, FincTek, aims to bridge the market access in Africa while exploring structured product use cases.
11 Dec 2025
KraneShares expands Middle East access with ETFs cross-listings
The firm has cross-listed two of its funds on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange.
10 Dec 2025
BBVA to expand corporate and investment banking services in Middle East
The in-principle approval paves way for Abu Dhabi branch as the bank targets sovereign wealth funds and institutional clients.
10 Dec 2025
First Abu Dhabi Bank joins initiative promoting UAE corporate board diversity
The collaboration will benefit the bank’s wealth management clients by providing access to an expanded and differentiated product selection across their portfolios.
10 Dec 2025
FAB and Amundi partner to expand investment solutions in GCC
Collaboration aims to deliver tailored asset management solutions across multiple classes as demand rises in Gulf markets.
09 Dec 2025
Abu Dhabi's ADX floats FTSE index tracking local high-yield stocks
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group CEO Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi says index offers ‘transparent, data-driven benchmark’ for income seekers.
08 Dec 2025
Türkiye’s Paribu acquires CoinMena to expand into Bahrain
The deal represented Türkiye’s largest fintech transaction to date as well as the country’s first cross-border acquisition of a digital asset platform, according to Paribu.
08 Dec 2025
Binance secures global licence under Abu Dhabi’s framework
The approval allows Binance to operate under a regulated structure covering exchange, clearing and brokerage services.
01 Dec 2025
Luminaris receives approval to market ETFs in South Africa
Luminaris Securities has gained dual regulatory approval to launch and market ETFs, expanding global investment options in South Africa.
26 Nov 2025
ARP Digital partners DV Trading, Centaur to expand digital structured products
ARP Digital Holdings has made new partnerships aimed at widening access to digital asset structured products, alongside appointing its first group CIO.