EFG Hermes UAE LLC has introduced market-making and liquidity provision services on the Dubai Financial Market. The service forms part of the exchange's Market Maker programme and provides continuous two-sided quotations for listed securities. Exchange officials stated the initiative aims to enhance trading depth, narrow bid-ask spreads, and attract broader investor participation.
The UAE's Capital Market Authority (CMA) has transitioned from a traditional regulatory watchdog into an economic enabler, according to its chief executive Waleed Al Awadhi. Speaking at the Meira 2026 conference in Dubai, Al Awadhi stated that the authority completely rewrote its laws over the past 18 months. The regulator is working with Dubai's DFSA and Abu Dhabi's FSRA to harmonise frameworks and bolster international competitiveness.
The UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) has completely rewritten its laws and regulatory rulebook following an 18-month reform process. Announced by CMA Director General Waleed Al Awadi at the Meira 2026 conference, the reforms transition the regulator into a market developer while coordinating rules with DIFC and ADGM authorities.
Online brokerage MH Markets has secured a Category 1 licence from the UAE's Capital Market Authority as part of its international expansion strategy. The broker, which already operates across MENA, Southeast Asia, and China, is planning to expand into Latin America and Europe during 2026. Ahead of its appearance at iFX EXPO Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, the firm also reported operational metrics and proprietary trading app development.
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