United Arab Emirates government
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Securities and Commodities Authority
Federal securities and commodities regulator.
What this authority does
Covers the onshore markets only: the financial free zones are regulated separately by the DFSA in the DIFC and the FSRA in Abu Dhabi Global Market, so which regulator applies depends on where the firm is licensed.
Services for the public
- Licensing
- Prospectus review
- Investor complaints
- Market surveillance
Before you contact this authority
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