15 Oct 2026
Standard Chartered launches crypto trading for UAE clients
Standard Chartered has launched Bitcoin and Ether trading for eligible affluent clients in the UAE, with access through their existing bank accounts.
13 Oct 2026
3iQ receives in-principle approval for Abu Dhabi licence
The digital asset manager has secured preliminary regulatory approval to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
13 Oct 2026
Kraken secures Dubai approval ahead of UAE launch
Kraken plans to begin serving UAE clients in the coming weeks after parent company Payward received full market approval from Dubai’s regulator.
25 Sep 2026
Capital Vision sets up Dubai office
The Geneva-based structured products specialist has expanded into Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) after its Middle East business volumes increased 4.8 times over the past three years.
17 Sep 2026
Standard Chartered expands digital asset custody partnership with LMAX Group
The firm has expanded its partnership with LMAX Group, marking the first client onboarding under the MiCA-authorised custody platform in Luxembourg.
03 Sep 2026
Bybit appoints Sean Ballard to lead derivatives and institutional business
Crypto exchange Bybit has appointed former Jump Trading executive as head of derivatives and institutional business as it continues to expand its institutional offering.
27 Aug 2026
Clear Street expands electronic execution to Europe and Asia-Pacific
The financial infrastructure firm has introduced electronic execution services across 27 markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (Emea) and Asia-Pacific (Apac) and broadened access to overnight US equities trading.
26 Aug 2026
EFG appoints Khanna to lead Dubai office
Swiss private banking group EFG International has appointed for its Dubai Advisory Office as it looks to expand its presence in the UAE and wider Middle East region.
18 Aug 2026
Bank Leumi teams up with Galaxy for digital asset services
The bank will offer crypto trading through its platforms starting in early 2027.
20 Jul 2026
MerQube enters South Africa with sector-balanced equity play powering new ETF
The index fintech has expanded into emerging markets with a sector-balanced South African equity index designed to reduce concentration risk and power a new ETF.
02 Jul 2026
Satrix expands A2X footprint with Japan and Europe ETF listings
The two global index-tracking funds follow their February debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
30 Jun 2026
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