The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority published 2025 performance indicators showing a sharp rise in licensing and approvals, continued expansion in assets under management, and rapid growth in locally domiciled investment funds under its oversight. The update also notes that federal decree laws regulating capital markets and governing the authority have entered into force in 2026, reinforcing the regulatory framework. Licensing activity reached 3,170 licences and approvals in 2025, up from 1,272 in 2024. Assets under management across the UAE’s funds and portfolio management landscape were approximately USD 470 billion. Locally domiciled investment funds increased by around 322%, while the total number of funds under the Authority’s oversight, including passported funds, rose by about 66% to 197 from 119.
UAE Securities & Commodities Authority 2026-01-27
UAE Securities and Commodities Authority reports 150% increase in 2025 licensing and USD 470 billion in UAE assets under management
The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority reported a significant increase in 2025 licensing and approvals, with numbers rising to 3,170 from 1,272 in 2024. Assets under management reached approximately USD 470 billion, and locally domiciled investment funds grew by 322%. New federal decree laws regulating capital markets and the Authority came into force in 2026, strengthening the regulatory framework.