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BtcDana's UAE Entity Secures CMA Category 5 Licence for Client Introductions and Promotion

By Tareq Sikder

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BtcDana's UAE entity has secured a Category 5 licence from the UAE Capital Market Authority. The licence allows the firm to promote financial services and introduce clients to affiliated trading firms, but prohibits direct trade execution or brokerage services.

Why it matters

Founder Peter Chow stated the licence provides the company with "a clearly defined framework for conducting Introduction and Promotion activities in the local market."

Key facts

  • BtcDana obtained a Category 5 Arrangement and Advice licence from the UAE Capital Market Authority.
  • The authorization permits client introductions and promotion but excludes direct brokerage services and trade execution.
  • The UAE CMA reported a 43% year-on-year increase in licensed companies in October.

Source excerpt · Finance Magnates

BtcDana has secured a Category 5 licence from the UAE Capital Market Authority, allowing its local entity to conduct introduction and promotion activities. London's trading industry is coming home! BtcDana joins several international brokers that have obtained similar licences in the UAE. Vantage and Blueberry Markets received Category 5 approvals in July this year, followed by BitDelta later that…