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FP Markets Secures UAE CMA License, Expands Global Reach
Markets' acquisition of a Category 5 license signifies a strategic regulatory expansion into a growing financial market. This move could support the firm's growth and client acquisition efforts in the region.
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FP Markets has obtained a Category 5 license from the UAE's Capital Markets Authority (CMA), bolstering its regulatory presence in the region. This strategic move allows the multi-asset broker to conduct marketing and client acquisition activities in Dubai and across the Emirates, signaling expansion in a growing financial hub.
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FP Markets, a global multi-asset broker, announced on September 10, 2026, that it has been granted a Category 5 license by the UAE's Capital Markets Authority (CMA). This regulatory approval empowers FP Markets MENA Securities L.L.C. S.O.C. to engage in marketing, promotion, and client prospecting activities within Dubai and the broader United Arab Emirates.
John Lewis, FP Markets' Global Head of Marketing, stated that the CMA license aligns with the company's long-term regulatory strategy, enhancing security, transparency, and service quality for clients and partners. The license complements FP Markets' existing multi-jurisdictional oversight, which includes regulatory bodies such as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Founded in Sydney in 2005, FP Markets offers over 10,000 CFD instruments across seven asset classes. The company plans to continue expanding its regulatory coverage and investing in trading infrastructure and services to match its award-winning service quality.
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An online trading broker got official approval to operate and market its services in the United Arab Emirates. This matters because it helps the company grow its customer base in a rich and expanding financial hub.
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FP Markets obtained a Category 5 license from the UAE Capital Markets Authority for regional marketing and client acquisition.
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Global multi-asset brokers expanding in the Middle East benefit, while incumbent local brokers face increased regional competition.
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