Deriv strengthens Middle East presence with UAE SCA license
Global leader in online trading Deriv has strengthened its international presence by obtaining a new license from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), which allowed the company to launch its regional subsidiary — Deriv Capital Contracts & Currencies L.L.C.. This step became an important milestone in Deriv’s 26-year history and reflects the company’s aspiration to expand access to safe and regulated online trading in one of the world’s most innovative financial centers.
- Chosen by 3 200+ local traders in the last 3 months.
- Traders earn on average 12% more per month vs other brokers.
With a client base of more than 3 million traders worldwide, Deriv’s expansion into the UAE underscores its mission to make financial markets more accessible and inclusive through reliable and user-friendly digital platforms.
Strengthening regional presence under reliable regulation
“As we celebrate our 26th anniversary, the SCA license for our UAE subsidiary will mark the beginning of a new chapter in our growth,” said Rakshit Choudhary, CEO of Deriv. “We are truly impressed by the UAE’s forward-looking vision in the field of fintech, its commitment to investor education, and its solid regulatory framework, which perfectly aligns with our principles. This market is especially interesting, given its young, digitally oriented population and global leadership in cryptocurrency adoption. We aim to provide clients across the UAE with our innovative platforms, expanded financial offerings, as well as comprehensive education and reliable safeguards that will transform their trading experience.”
Operating under SCA supervision and complementing existing licenses in Mauritius and the Cayman Islands, the new subsidiary will provide services in strict compliance with local requirements and support the UAE’s ambition to become a leading fintech hub.
Localized trading experience
According to Joanna Frendo, Executive Director of the UAE subsidiary and Chief Compliance Officer of Deriv Group, obtaining the license became “a key element of the company’s regional strategy” and will allow it to serve UAE traders with maximum transparency and trust.
The new mobile application — available on iOS and Android — offers company users CFD trading via MT5 on hundreds of instruments, AED deposits starting from AED 40, swap-free trading, risk management tools, and support in Arabic and English.
Global growth Driven by innovation
In 2025, Deriv is focusing on artificial intelligence, transforming into an AI-first company, where AI is integrated into all processes — from product development to customer experience. The company’s innovative approach has already been recognized with several awards, including Most Innovative Broker—MEA 2025 and Best Trading Platform–MENA.
The expansion into the UAE reaffirms Deriv’s commitment to the principles of regulated and accessible online trading, providing users in the Middle East with education, technology, and secure access to global markets.
It should be noted that at the end of 2024, Deriv announced plans to open its second office in Cyprus to strengthen strategic growth in the region.
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