The Capital Market Authority (CMA) is the capital markets regulator of the United Arab Emirates. Its mandate is to protect investors, ensure market integrity and promote fair competition among financial service providers.
Firms licensed by the CMA must meet strict requirements: minimum capital, client fund segregation, independent audits, periodic reporting, AML/KYC policies and complaint handling. These are the requirements the Dubai branch is evidencing in its licence process.
Operating under regulatory supervision is not a detail — it is the difference between your money protected or not.
Your money is held in bank accounts separate from AP Markets operating capital.
Custody at top-tier financial institutions with A-or-better credit rating.
Annual audits by an internationally recognized firm, with accessible reports.
Periodic financial, operational and risk reports, required by the licence once granted.
Adherence to the compensation scheme for eligible clients per jurisdiction.
Access to formal complaint procedures and, once the licence is granted, to the CMA as appeal authority.
70-90% of retail traders lose money trading CFDs. Make sure you understand how these products work and that you can afford the risk of losing your investment before trading. This page does not constitute financial advice.
