Deriv has announced that it has obtained a license from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) for its newly formed UAE subsidiary, Deriv Capital Contracts & Currencies L.L.C. This milestone marks a strategic expansion for the company, enabling it to provide regulated online trading services in one of the world’s most dynamic financial hubs.

Also, celebrating 26 years of heritage and a client base exceeding 3 million globally, Deriv continues its mission to democratise access to financial markets, making online trading safe, accessible, and convenient for all.

Deriv Expands into UAE with SCA License, Strengthening Presence

“As we enter our 26th year, the SCA license for our UAE entity anchors our next chapter of growth,” said Rakshit Choudhary, CEO of Deriv. “The UAE’s fintech-forward vision, strong investor protection framework, and digitally savvy population align perfectly with our goals. We look forward to empowering clients here with innovative platforms, diverse financial offerings, and comprehensive education to transform their trading experience.”

So, under SCA oversight, Deriv’s UAE entity will deliver locally compliant services, complementing the Deriv Group’s global licences, including new authorisations in Mauritius (June 2024) and the Cayman Islands (April 2025).

“The UAE’s regulatory environment and thriving fintech ecosystem make it a prime market for growth,” said Joanna Frendo, Executive Director of Deriv UAE and Chief Compliance Officer at Deriv Group. “The SCA licence allows us to serve clients with the transparency, safeguards, and service quality that have defined Deriv for over two decades.”

Moreover, Deriv’s UAE mobile app, available on iOS and Android, offers CFDs via MT5 on hundreds of instruments across six markets, AED-based funding, swap-free trading, built-in risk-management tools, and in-app support in Arabic and English.

2025 has been a landmark year for Deriv, with AI-first innovation driving product development, global expansion, and multiple industry awards, including Most Innovative Broker–MEA and Best Trading Platform–MENA.

So, Deriv will showcase its offerings at Forex Expo Dubai on 6–7 October 2025, at booth 50, reinforcing its commitment to providing accessible, secure, and educational trading opportunities across the region.

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