Financial Services Regulatory Authority
Advisory for firms authorising with the FSRA in Abu Dhabi Global Market — from perimeter analysis and regulatory business plan to submission and post-authorisation compliance.
What is ADGM / FSRA?
Abu Dhabi Global Market is an international financial centre whose regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, authorises and supervises financial firms under English common law.
The FSRA is known for a progressive framework covering asset management, advisory, banking and one of the region's most developed regimes for virtual assets. Choosing the right permissions and evidencing proportionate controls is where authorisation is decided.
How we help
We confirm the FSRA permissions your model needs — including virtual-asset activities — and shape the strategy around them.
We prepare the RBP, policies and projections the FSRA expects and manage the application through review.
We keep you aligned with FSRA conduct, prudential and reporting obligations once you are live.
FAQ
Financial services in ADGM — asset management, advisory, banking, arranging, custody and virtual-asset activities. We confirm your category first.
ADGM has one of the region's most developed virtual-asset frameworks. We advise whether it or VARA fits your model best.
Authorised firms need an ADGM presence and adequate substance. We advise on premises and the controlled-function roles required.
Prudential, conduct and reporting obligations begin. We stay on as your compliance partner so they are met without disruption.
Building trust in Abu Dhabi
Tell us your goals. In one confidential call we'll confirm the permissions you need, the right structure, a realistic timeline and the exact next steps.
