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By liquidity news CFD Liquidity October 3, 2025

CFDs Broker Deriv Secures UAE SCA License

Deriv has secured a license from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) for its newly established UAE entity, Deriv Capital Contracts & Currencies L.L.C. Deriv is a global leader in online trading. 

Deriv’s UAE Expansion

​The SCA license is part of Deriv’s mission to democratise financial market access. It’ll make trading safe and accessible for anyone, anywhere, at any time. Deriv emphasizes that UAE’s fintech-forward vision, robust regulatory framework, and commitment to investor education align perfectly with the company’s core values.​

Deriv’s UAE entity will offer services for the region. That includes secure AED-based funding options starting from AED 40, a demo account with AED 10,000, and swap-free trading. Clients will have access to trading CFDs via MT5 across six markets. It is supported by a new mobile app available on iOS and Android.

​Innovative Technology and Education

​2025 is a year of robust innovation for Deriv. It has adopted an AI-first approach across departments, like engineering, compliance, marketing, and HR. This drive has accelerated product development and improved platform efficiency. And that has enabled a seamless and personalised trading experience for clients and partners.

​International Expansion and Compliance

​The SCA license in the UAE adds to Deriv Group’s international compliance framework. Now, it includes new licenses granted in Mauritius (June 2024) and the Cayman Islands (April 2025). 

About Deriv

Jean-Yves Sireau founded Deriv in 1999. It is a global online trading company. It started as Regent Markets Group with a mission to make online trading accessible to the masses. Deriv offers trading in CFDs and other derivatives on forex, stocks, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and derived indices. The company operates multiple trading platforms to provide flexibility and control for traders. 

Summing Up

Deriv’s UAE SCA license strengthens its position as a leading global online trading provider. Deriv’s expansion and evolving technology promise to enhance trading experiences across regions with transparency and advanced solutions.​Register your company now and get featured on our homepage!

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