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What is the role of the Securities & Commodities Authority ?

Securities & Commodities Authority is the governing body for all the stock exchanges, securities and commodities listed in UAE. This includes Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGFX) and securities and commodities listed in these markets. The major responsibilities of SCA includes:

• To improve the efficiency of the Financial Market and protect investors from unfair and incorrect practices.

• To provide opportunities for the investment of the available cash and saving in such a manner.

• To regulate and monitor the licensing of securities in the market and determine the conditions that should be met when launching securities.

• To ensure smooth and prompt liquidation of the money invested in securities and also ensure the interaction of the demand and supply elements with a view to determining the prices of these securities and protecting small investors through consolidating the bases of sound and fair dealing among the different categories of investors.

• To gather information and statistics about the securities that are being dealt with and publish reports on them.

• To conduct studies and submit proposals to the different official authorities with respect to the laws in force and to amend such laws in line with the development required by the securities market.

• To contact overseas financial markets with a view to exchanging information and expertise in such a manner that keeps pace with the progress achieved in the methods of dealing with these markets and helps the financial market develop promptly and join the membership of the concerned Arab and international organizations and federations.

• To develop the investment awareness of investors by organizing awareness lectures and releasing diverse publications.

• To consolidate professional behavior, self-control and discipline rules among brokers and those dealing in securities and encourage and rehabilitate brokers and other dealers with the market with a view to boosting their academic and practical qualification

What are the main services provided by SCA?

Services provided by SCA includes: • Public joint stock company registration and licensing • Security Broker registration and licensing • Investor awareness • News about markets and financial issues • Issuing Rules and Regulations

Are there any branches for the SCA in the UAE?

The SCA’s headquarters are in Abu Dhabi. The only branch for the SCA is located in Dubai.

How can I communicate with the SCA officials?

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