Deriv don get UAE SCA licence, wey dey speed up growth across di region

• Important presence wey regulation cover: Authorisation for Deriv Capital Contracts & Currencies L.L.C to set up one new hub wey regulation cover for di UAE.
• 26 years of trusted excellence globally: As e build on im proud heritage and di trust of more than 3 million clients, dis expansion na major step forward for Deriv mission to make online trading accessible to everybody.

Dubai, UAE, 02 October 2025 – Deriv, one global leader for online trading, don announce today say e don get licence from di UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) for im new UAE subsidiary, Deriv Capital Contracts & Currencies L.L.C. Dis development show Deriv strategic expansion across di region, and e further support im mission to offer online trading services wey regulation cover for one of di world most active financial hubs.

As Deriv dey mark 26 years of heritage and client base wey don pass 3 million for different parts of di world, dis expansion na part of Deriv mission to make access to financial markets easy and available for everybody, by making online trading safe and accessible for anybody, anywhere, at any time.

Strategic expansion wey SCA oversight and DFSA regulation don shape

“As we enta our 26th year, di SCA licence for our UAE entity na di foundation for our next chapter of growth,” Rakshit Choudhary tok, wey become di only CEO of Deriv for May dis year. “UAE fintech-forward vision really impress us, together wit im commitment to education for traders and strong regulatory framework, wey align well-well wit wetin we stand for. Dis market dey especially exciting because of im young population wey put digital technology first, and wey dey lead global cryptocurrency adoption. We dey ready to empower clients across di UAE wit our innovative platforms, more financial offerings, complete education, and safeguards wey pipo fit trust. All dis go change dia trading experience.”

Under SCA oversight, Deriv UAE entity go provide services wey follow local regulation. Dis licence join di different international authorisations wey Deriv Group get, including new licences wey e don get for Mauritius for June 2024 and di Cayman Islands for April 2025, wey dey make di global compliance framework stronger.

Trading wey dem localise for di UAE

“Di UAE get special position as global financial hub, because of im regulatory environment wey dey look ahead and im fintech ecosystem wey dey grow well,” Joanna Frendo, Executive Director of Deriv Capital Contracts & Currencies L.L.C and Chief Compliance Officer at Deriv Group, add. “To get our SCA licence na important part of our regional strategy, and e allow us serve clients for di UAE wit di transparency, safeguards, and quality service wey don define Deriv for more than two decades.”

Deriv go provide support wey easy to access and localised, together wit payment options and education resources wey fit di region, to empower traders of every experience level make dem fit trade for global markets wit confidence. One new mobile app for di region dey available for iOS and Android through di App Store and Google Play. E provide CFDs through MT5 for hundreds of instruments across six markets, AED 10,000 demo account, funding for AED from AED 40 wit secure deposits, withdrawals, and transfers, swap-free trading, built-in risk-management tools (Stop Loss, Take Profit, trailing stops), and in-app support for Arabic and English.

Deriv go provide support wey easy to access and localised, together wit payment options and education resources wey fit di region, to empower traders of every experience level make dem fit trade for global markets wit confidence.

Main points about Deriv global growth and innovation

2025 don be one year of strong expansion for Deriv:

• AI-first innovation: Deriv don start one major journey dis year to become AI-first organisation, as e dey put AI inside di main work of every department. Dis mindset wey put innovation first don already improve important operations, including engineering, compliance, marketing, and HR & recruitment, and e dey speed up di development and launch of new trading products. As Deriv dey put AI across im product ecosystem, dey make dashboards simpler, and dey improve partner support, e dey speed up im mission to offer smooth and personalised trading journey wey aim to bring more value and efficiency for clients and partners alike.
• Global presence wey don expand: Deriv also don secure new licences for Mauritius for June 2024 and di Cayman Islands for April 2025.
• Recognition for di industry: Deriv don receive different awards for 2025, including di Most Innovative Broker—MEA 2025 for di Dubai iFX EXPO and Best Trading Platform–MENA for Holiston Media Global Forex Awards. Other awards dis year include Best Trading Experience for UF Global Awards 2025, Most Trusted Broker (Global), Best Broker (Africa), and Best CFD Broker LATAM 2025.

As di online trading landscape dey change, Deriv dey well positioned to lead di next wave of growth. Through better education from Deriv Academy, more crypto and stock market offerings, and stronger regional support, Deriv dey confirm again im commitment to make access to global financial markets available for every individual around di world.

For more information about Deriv and im services for di UAE, make you visit deriv.ae