The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is a United Arab Emirates-based entity responsible for overseeing the securities and commodities markets, licensing market participants, and enforcing compliance with trading regulations. Founded on January 1, 2000, the SCA plays a critical role in maintaining market integrity and investor protection within the UAE. Headquartered at Al Ghaith Tower, 13th and 15th Floor, Hamdan Street, P.O. Box 33733, Abu Dhabi, the Authority ensures that the country’s financial markets operate in a fair, transparent, and regulated environment.
The primary mission of the Securities and Commodities Authority is to regulate and supervise all activities related to the trading of securities and commodities within the UAE. The SCA is tasked with licensing market participants, including brokers, exchanges, and other financial entities, ensuring that they comply with stringent regulatory standards. By enforcing compliance with laws and regulations, the SCA helps mitigate market risks, prevent fraud, and safeguard investors.
In addition to market regulation, the SCA focuses on enhancing investor confidence by promoting transparency, fairness, and accountability in trading activities. The Authority is also dedicated to developing and implementing policies that foster a stable and dynamic financial environment, contributing to the growth and development of the UAE’s capital markets.
The SCA’s role extends to educating market participants and investors, ensuring that they have access to accurate and up-to-date information about their rights and responsibilities. Its regulatory framework supports the UAE’s Vision 2031, which aims to strengthen the country’s position as a global financial hub while maintaining a high level of market integrity and security.
For corporate inquiries, regulatory services, or partnership discussions, Securities and Commodities Authority’s head office is located at:
Al Ghaith Tower, 13th and 15th Floor, Hamdan Street, P.O. Box 33733, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
