Freedom Broker Global Markets secures ADGM approval, expanding UAE presence

The licence marks a significant milestone in the group’s global expansion and establishes Abu Dhabi as one of Freedom’s strategic hubs for international growth

Freedom Broker Global Markets, a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp (FRHC), a US-listed international financial group operating in more than 20 countries, has received a financial services permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The licence marks a significant milestone in the group’s global expansion and establishes Abu Dhabi as one of Freedom’s strategic hubs for international growth.

The UAE stands out for its rapidly developing financial ecosystem, robust regulatory framework, and growing role as a global capital hub. Under the ADGM permission, Freedom Broker Global Markets is authorised to conduct activities including dealing in investments as matched principal, providing custody, and managing assets, as well as arranging deals in investments and advising on investments or credit. This broad scope enables the company to deliver comprehensive brokerage and investment services to international and high-net-worth clients, while actively contributing to the development of local capital markets.

“Obtaining an ADGM licence is a great honour for us and a strong vote of confidence from one of the world’s most respected financial jurisdictions. We view our presence in the UAE not merely as a business expansion, but as a long-term commitment to contributing to the country’s financial ecosystem – bringing global expertise, advanced infrastructure, and supporting the development of a transparent and sophisticated capital market,” said Vladimir Pochekuev, partner at Freedom Holding Corp and chairman of the board of Freedom Management, the ADGM-registered holding company managing FRHC’s assets in the UAE.

Receiving regulatory approval from ADGM reflects a high level of trust in Freedom’s operations and underscores Freedom Holding Corp’s sustained engagement to operating in full compliance with international regulatory standards.