- What
- A RegLab regulatory sandbox; not a funding programme.
- Who
- Fintech firms, from startups to existing regulated companies (RegLab).
In detail
ADGM is an international financial centre + regulator in the UAE. Abu Dhabi Global Market. Common law jurisdiction. RegLab sandbox for FinTech.
- Amount
- International financial centre and regulator, not a funding programme · RegLab sandbox
- Services
- RegLab sandbox
- FSRA regulation
- FinTech licensing
- Crypto framework
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“legal framework based on direct application of English common law”
“The FSRA is the first in the region to launch the ADGM RegLab, a regulatory sandbox that allows fintechs to test their innovation in a controlled environment under the guidance of the regulator.”
“the most progressive and innovative regulator pioneering the fintech agenda in the region”
“Financial services entities that wish to carry on such activities in ADGM must apply for a Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)”
“Once these conditions are met, ADGM will issue the Applicant's Financial Services Permission.”
“ADGM is the first jurisdiction in the region to introduce a comprehensive and bespoke regulatory framework for the regulation of spot virtual asset activities, including those undertaken by multilateral trading facilities, brokers, custodians, asset managers and other intermediaries.”
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| CBUAE FinTech SandboxRegulatory permission to test fintech products. | not published | No equity | Active |
| DIFCFinancial free zone with its own regulator, courts and flexible structures; not a funder. | not published | No equity | Active |
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No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
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Questions founders ask
What does ADGM offer?
A RegLab regulatory sandbox; not a funding programme.
Does ADGM take equity?
No equity — service or permission.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · adgm.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/adgm