Abu Dhabi Global Market
Government entity
Regulator
Local
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is the international financial centre and free economic zone of Abu Dhabi, located on Al Maryah Island and Al Reem Island. Established in 2013 and operational since October 2015, it provides a direct English common law legal and regulatory ecosystem for financial and non-financial institutions through its independent authorities, including the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, the Registration Authority, and ADGM Courts.
- Short name
- ADGM
- Emirate
- Abu Dhabi
- Type
- Regulator
- Part of
- Government of Abu Dhabi
- Official website
- adgm.com
- Founded
- 2013
- Established by
- Federal Decree No. 15 of 2013 and Abu Dhabi Law No. 4 of 2013
- Headquarters
- Abu Dhabi
- Ownership
- Government
- Sector
- Financial Services and Free Zone Regulation
- Regulates
- Financial services, virtual and digital assets, securities listing, company incorporation, commercial licensing, and real estate registration within the ADGM jurisdiction (Al Maryah Island and Al Reem Island).
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Abu Dhabi Global MarketBoard of directors
Affiliated bodies
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