Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Abu Dhabi Financial Center Anticipates Further Growth
Imagine Abu Dhabi as a place where lots of big companies that deal with money are starting to open offices.
This place is called Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM).
Last year, many more companies joined, and the amount of money they manage grew a lot!
This is happening because Abu Dhabi wants to make its economy stronger.
Companies from all over the world, even those that handle crypto, are moving there.
It's like a busy marketplace for money, with lots of new businesses setting up shop.
ADGM is trying to become as popular as Dubai, another big city in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi's financial center is experiencing rapid growth, attracting numerous firms.
The number of firms registered in Abu Dhabi Global Markets rose by 32% last year.
Assets managed by firms in ADGM grew by 245%.
Firms from various countries including Japan, India, and China are setting up.
Abu Dhabi has become a major center for cryptocurrency investment.
- Who
- Financial firms including BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, and Harrison Street are setting up in Abu Dhabi.
- What
- Abu Dhabi's financial center is experiencing rapid growth.
- When
- Recent growth figures were reported, with expectations of continued expansion.
- Where
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
- Why
- To tap into the oil-rich emirate’s wealth funds and Middle East markets and to diversify its economy.
- ADGM Firm Growth (Q1)
- 67% increase in new operating licenses
- Total ADGM Firms
- Over 2,380
- ADGM Asset Management Growth
- 245% increase
- Notable Firms in ADGM
- BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, AXA, PGIM, Marshall Wace, Harrison Street, Circle, Coinbase
- Abu Dhabi Oil Reserves
- 90% of UAE's reserves
- Sovereign Fund Capital
- Almost $2 trillion managed