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🇦🇪CMA
Attribute
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates (onshore)
Region
Middle East
Investor protection strength
Moderate
Moderate oversight
Leverage cap (retail)
Set per firm; tightening over time
Compensation scheme
No central compensation scheme
Client-money rules
Segregation of client funds required.
Licence categories
- Category 1: Dealing in securities / trading broker (may execute client orders, including OTC derivatives and spot FX)
- Category 2: Investment fund and portfolio management
- Category 5: Promotion, introduction, arrangement and financial consultation (may not execute trades)
- Securities brokerage licence for UAE exchange members (legacy SCA numbering)
Investor protections
- Client-fund segregation requirements
- Onshore UAE legal jurisdiction and courts
- Disclosure and conduct rules
- Public register of licensed companies and their permitted activities
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