About ADGM
Abu Dhabi Global Market, known as ADGM, is an international financial centre located on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. It was established by law in 2013 and began operations in 2015.
ADGM has its own legal and regulatory framework. It directly applies English common law, has independent courts that hear civil and commercial disputes, and its Financial Services Regulatory Authority supervises banks, asset managers, insurers, fintech firms and other financial businesses.
The centre has grown rapidly, attracting asset managers, hedge funds, family offices, banks and fintech companies. It has become a hub for private capital in the region.
ADGM was an early mover in fintech and digital asset regulation, introducing a regulatory sandbox for testing new financial products and a framework for virtual asset businesses.
Beyond finance, ADGM licenses technology companies and startups, partly through the Hub71 ecosystem in Abu Dhabi.
Its courts and arbitration services are used by businesses that prefer a common-law system for resolving disputes.
Startups UAE lists ADGM among the UAE's international financial centres.
ADGM has its own legal and regulatory framework. It directly applies English common law, has independent courts that hear civil and commercial disputes, and its Financial Services Regulatory Authority supervises banks, asset managers, insurers, fintech firms and other financial businesses.
The centre has grown rapidly, attracting asset managers, hedge funds, family offices, banks and fintech companies. It has become a hub for private capital in the region.
ADGM was an early mover in fintech and digital asset regulation, introducing a regulatory sandbox for testing new financial products and a framework for virtual asset businesses.
Beyond finance, ADGM licenses technology companies and startups, partly through the Hub71 ecosystem in Abu Dhabi.
Its courts and arbitration services are used by businesses that prefer a common-law system for resolving disputes.
Startups UAE lists ADGM among the UAE's international financial centres.