EC Markets, a globally recognised, multi-regulated broker offering a wide range of investment products, is pleased to announce that it has obtained regulatory approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates. This milestone further confirms the company’s long-term commitment to the Middle East.
As the region continues to evolve into a dynamic hub of global capital and financial technology, the SCA’s Category 5 licence grants EC Markets legal authorisation to promote, introduce clients, and offer a comprehensive range of financial services and consultations within the UAE, under the strict supervision of the SCA. Operating under one of the world’s most rigorous regulatory authorities, EC Markets is now ideally positioned to meet the needs and expectations of investors and institutional partners in the UAE.
“Securing the SCA licence is a strategic milestone for EC Markets,” said Matthew Smith, Chairman and CEO of EC Markets. “This approval reflects not only our commitment to the highest standards of compliance but also our ambition to deliver innovative, transparent, and reliable financial services.”
Commitment to Regulatory Excellence on a Global Scale
The SCA’s licensing process ranks among the most stringent globally, requiring robust corporate governance frameworks, strict risk management procedures, capital adequacy, and proven integrity in leadership. EC Markets underwent a thorough evaluation, supported by the legal expertise of the law firm Varnavas Playbell & Co. LLC.
This success adds to EC Markets’ already strong regulatory portfolio, which includes licences from the FCA, ASIC, FSA, FMA, FSC, and FSCA. The addition of the SCA licence further strengthens the company’s multi-jurisdictional compliance model and reinforces its standing as a trusted global partner.
“Regulation is not a barrier, it is a foundation,” Smith added. “Supervision by the SCA allows us to operate in full alignment with international standards while providing our clients with the confidence that comes from robust oversight.”
About
EC Markets is a globally recognised, multi-regulated investment firm. Authorised by the FCA, ASIC, SCA, FSA, FMA, FSC, and FSCA, the company consistently upholds rigorous standards of security, transparency, and governance. Under the leadership of its Chairman and CEO, Matthew Smith, EC Markets operates from seven global offices, including its headquarters in the City of London, UK.
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