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ADGM and Shenzhen’s Futian District Partner on Financial Innovation and AI

Abu Dhabi Global Market has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Futian District People's Government in Shenzhen. The partnership aims to enhance cooperation across financial services, artificial intelligence in finance, and talent development. The framework also covers international investment vehicles, including Qualified Foreign Limited Partner structures.

Published Source: Asia Times
Issuing authority
Abu Dhabi Global Market, Futian District People's Government
Jurisdiction
Abu Dhabi / Shenzhen
Publication date
April 21, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Memorandum of Understanding
Official source
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Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Futian District People's Government in Shenzhen to broaden collaboration across financial services, innovation, and talent development.

The agreement was signed by Rashed Al Blooshi, Chief Executive Officer of ADGM's Registration Authority, and Deng Jun, Director of the General Office of the Futian District People's Government.

The framework establishes cooperation on financial innovation, artificial intelligence in finance, and international investment structures, notably Qualified Foreign Limited Partner (QFLP) frameworks.

Additionally, both sides agreed to organize joint roundtables, conferences, and business forums connecting regulators, investors, and industry stakeholders. The initiative aims to drive participation from both public and private sector entities to deepen institutional ties between Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen.

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