PSP license in the DIFC
Payments, once a quiet back‑office utility, now sit at the epicentre of digital commerce strategies. Marketplaces orchestrate split settlements, gig‑economy platforms pay thousands of freelancers each day and neobanks use e‑wallets to capture deposits without the cost of physical branches. The Dubai International Financial Centre offers a sophisticated route into this fast‑growing sector through its […]
ADGM money services license
Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, has evolved from a newcomer in 2015 to a top‑tier financial hub counted among the world’s foremost common‑law centres. International banks, sovereign funds and fintech scale‑ups now occupy the four Al Maryah Island towers, and a dedicated start‑up ecosystem stretches through neighbouring coworking spaces. One of the most sought‑after […]
Governance for ADGM foundations
A foundation formed on Al Maryah Island carries the prestige of an English‑law domicile, the operational ease of a digital registry and the supervisory assurance of a respected regulator. None of those benefits, however, spares the structure from day‑to‑day governance duties. Indeed, foundations exist to safeguard wealth and purpose for decades, sometimes centuries. That kind […]
ADGM SPVs as holding entities
Abu Dhabi Global Market has, in less than a decade, become the preferred onshore common‑law hub for families, entrepreneurs and multinationals that wish to hold regional and international assets under one roof. Its bespoke Special Purpose Vehicle regime is the cornerstone of that attraction, delivering a low‑cost, flexible and legally certain structure that can own […]
DIFC company governance
Good governance is no longer a box‑ticking exercise reserved for listed multinationals. Corporate governance for DIFC companies, whether a single‑asset holding SPV or a growth‑stage technology venture, now sits at the centre of every board agenda. The Dubai International Financial Centre expects each firm to embed clear policies. These policies safeguard stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance […]
Details of the DIFC arranger license
Dubai International Financial Centre has, in the space of two decades, become the most mature common‑law financial hub between Europe and East Asia. More than four thousand active entities use its English‑language courts, zero‑tax guarantees and deep professional ecosystem. It allows them to offer cross‑border financial services into the Gulf, South Asia and Africa. Among the most popular […]
Representative office in ADGM
Locating a first foothold in a new jurisdiction is rarely straightforward. Full operating licences demand capital, senior hires and leased premises, yet launching without any on‑the‑ground presence risks poor market intelligence and missed opportunities. The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) answers this dilemma with the Representative Office: a low‑cost branch that allows foreign financial institutions to […]
ADGM SPV nexus requirements
The Special Purpose Vehicle regime of Abu Dhabi Global Market is widely praised for its flexibility, rapid digital incorporation and direct application of English common law. Yet one rule underpins every successful application: demonstrating a genuine connection, “nexus”, to the United Arab Emirates or the wider Gulf Co‑operation Council. This article unpacks what the nexus test entails, why it matters, how promoters can satisfy […]
ADGM digital investment management
Abu Dhabi Global Market has evolved from a newcomer in 2015 into one of the world’s top‑ranked common‑law financial centres, recognised for pragmatic supervision, technology initiatives and an unambiguous zero‑tax pledge. The ADGM’s latest step is a formal framework for Digital Investment Management, often called robo‑advisory. This guide explains what a digital investment manager license […]
Everything about ADGM Exempt Funds
Establishing and operating collective investment schemes in the United Arab Emirates has long involved a choice between on‑shore regulatory regimes, offshore centres such as the Cayman Islands and, more recently, the common‑law free zones of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. For managers whose strategies target high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices and institutional allocators, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) […]
