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Abu Dhabi Global Market

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: NRI Affairs

UAE Final Settlements Require Seven Critical Verification Checks, Report Highlights

An analysis by NRI Affairs outlines seven key checks required when calculating end-of-service final settlements in the UAE to prevent financial errors. The review highlights differences across employment regimes, including the standard federal private sector and financial free zones such as DIFC and ADGM. Key components to examine separately include basic wage calculations, outstanding salary, unused leave, notice pay, and statutory benefit schemes.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: www.tokenpost.com

3iQ Receives In-Principle ADGM Approval for Digital Asset Business in UAE

Digital asset manager 3iQ announced that its subsidiary 3iQ Middle East Ltd has secured in-principle approval for a Category 4 license from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market. The regulatory milestone follows a partnership with UAE-based Further to connect institutional investors via 3iQ's Managed Account Platform. Final operational permissions remain subject to meeting additional regulatory conditions set by ADGM.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf Business

ADGM Fines PKF and Audit Principal $100,000 Over Audit Deficiencies

The Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has imposed financial penalties totalling $100,000 on PKF Accountants and Business Advisers LLP and its audit principal. The penalties follow an inspection that uncovered failures to adhere to International Standards on Auditing and inadequate fraud risk assessments. PKF received a $65,000 fine, while its audit principal was fined $35,000.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The National

Capital Group Secures Financial Services Licence from Abu Dhabi Global Market

Global asset management firm Capital Group has secured a financial services licence from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market. The licence authorizes the firm to conduct regulated investment management, trading, and fund distribution within the financial free zone. According to ADGM, asset managers setting up in the hub during the first half of 2026 collectively managed over $2.1 trillion.

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