The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority has published its 2025 Annual Report, setting out its performance against regulatory priorities during a year of continued growth in ADGM’s financial services ecosystem. The report reviews the authority’s supervisory, authorisation and policy work, with responsible innovation, market integrity and financial crime prevention identified as central areas of focus. The report says the authority continued to develop a forward-looking policy and legislative framework intended to support innovation while maintaining market integrity, consumer protection and financial stability. It also highlights stronger regulatory supervision, efforts to combat financial crime, and deeper cooperation with domestic and international regulatory partners. As activity in ADGM expanded, the authority increased its use of regulatory and supervisory technology to support more efficient, data-driven oversight. During 2025, it granted 95 Financial Services Permissions and 120 In-Principle Approvals, up 22% and 32% respectively from 2024, and signed five new memorandums of understanding to strengthen international cooperation.
ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority2026-07-13
ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority publishes 2025 annual report, permissions rise 22% and in-principle approvals 32%
The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s 2025 Annual Report reviews its supervisory, authorisation and policy work during a year of continued market growth. It highlights a focus on innovation, market integrity and financial crime prevention, alongside greater use of RegTech and SupTech. The authority granted 95 Financial Services Permissions and 120 In-Principle Approvals, up 22% and 32% from 2024, and signed five new MoUs.