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GTC Financial Consultancy Secures UAE Category 1 Licence for OTC Derivatives

GTC Financial Consultancy LLC has obtained a Category 1 licence from the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA). The authorization allows the firm to operate as a trading broker for over-the-counter derivatives and spot currencies, as well as an international markets broker. The company stated that the licence strengthens its regulatory footprint and operations in the UAE financial market.

Published Source: TradingView
Issuing authority
UAE Capital Market Authority
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 12, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Category 1 License
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Dubai-based GTC Financial Consultancy LLC announced that it has been granted a Category 1 licence by the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), according to a company release published via GlobeNewswire.

Under the terms of the Category 1 licence, GTC UAE is authorized to operate as a trading broker of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and spot currencies, in addition to acting as a trading broker in international markets.

GTC stated that the regulatory milestone forms part of its long-term development in the United Arab Emirates and supports its commitment to serving local clients and partners under the jurisdiction's regulatory framework.

Mr. Zheng, Chairman of GTC Financial Consultancy LLC, stated that obtaining the licence marks a significant milestone that reinforces the firm's focus on integrity, reliability, and responsible growth within the local market.

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