
Deutsche Bank has secured a financial services licence from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to perform essential regulated activities within the international financial hub.
The licence enables Deutsche Bank to engage in various regulated activities as outlined in the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015 (FSMR), including arranging deals in investments, arranging credit, and advising on investments or credit.
This development is in line with Deutsche Bank’s strategy to enhance its operations in the UAE.
The bank aims to align its efforts with its global Hausbank strategy, which focuses on being a reliable partner to clients by providing integrated financial solutions that meet their changing needs across different markets and sectors.
Deutsche Bank Middle East and Africa CEO Jamal Al Kishi said: “Receiving this licence is an important step in our strategy to better meet the evolving needs of our clients in the UAE and across the region.
“It improves our ability to deliver on our Hausbank promise — to serve as a trusted partner to clients wherever they operate.”

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The ADGM licence aligns with Deutsche Bank’s goal of linking global capital with regional opportunities, stated the German lender.
It also contributes to the economic transformation of the region, in line with national initiatives such as “We the UAE 2031” and the “Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.”
Deutsche Bank currently provides services in investment banking, corporate banking, and wealth management in the region.
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