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The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is the federal authority responsible for regulating and supervising the UAE financial markets outside of the financial free zones (DIFC and ADGM). The SCA oversees licensed investment firms operating on the mainland UAE.
Visit sca.gov.ae and navigate to the list of licensed investment services providers. Search by broker name to verify whether they hold a valid SCA licence.
SCA licences are required for firms operating on the UAE mainland. The SCA works closely with DFSA and FSRA to maintain regulatory consistency across the UAE financial sector.
SCA-regulated firms must comply with UAE federal laws on financial services. Traders should verify that a broker holds a current SCA licence before opening an account.
The SCA regulates mainland UAE. The DFSA regulates within the DIFC free zone (Dubai). The FSRA regulates within ADGM (Abu Dhabi). Each is a separate regulatory body with its own jurisdiction.