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ADCB Securities’ Review: An Overview of Your Brokerage Firm

About ADCB Securities - A Review of Your Brokerage Firm

ADCB Securities (ADCB) is a brokerage firm based in the United Arab Emirates and established as such under United Arab Emirates law. ADCB is wholly owned by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB). ADCB is among the largest banks in the United Arab Emirates and offers services to clients all across the UAE and Gulf Region. The company operates as a licensed securities broker and investment provider, has AED 71 million in Paid-in Capital, and is head quartered in Abu Dhabi. ([ADCB][2])

Regulatory Supervision and Licensing

ADCB Securities is governed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and is also registered and licensed to conduct exchange trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Therefore, the UAE has an extensive framework of regulation that includes a comprehensive licensing process for the firm and therefore the ability of ADCB Securities to publish and trade stocks and securities on the domestic stock exchanges.

Brokerage Services and Financial Instruments

ADCB Securities offers an innovative and flexible brokerage services solution that enables individual and institutional investors to have access to a comprehensive assortment of local equity markets and securities and provides access to a full range of instruments via multiple channels, including online trading, mobile applications, and by a personal broker.

Account Types

ADCB Securities offers two different types of accounts designed for both retail and institutional investors:

* Retail Investor Individual Trading Account - Provides retail investors with personalised trading opportunities that are event based on their needs.

* Institutional Trading Account -An account designed for a company/professional investor that requires greater flexibility and capability with respect to order execution and account management. ([ADCB Securities][3])

Trading Platforms and Trading Tools

All clients of ADCB Securities have the ability to trade using two secure online trading platforms – the ADCB Securities Web-based Trading Portal (Trading Portal) or the mobile app (Mobile App). The mobile app gives clients access to real-time trading data, allows clients to manage their portfolios, enables clients to monitor their investment history, and provides them with a complete breakdown of each of their individual investment accounts. ADCB Securities also has several different execution methods, including Direct Market Access (DMA), for both individual and institutional investors.

What Makes ADCB Securities Different?

* Convenience: Clients have real-time access to all UAE markets, and the ability to manage accounts seamlessly between their banking and broker accounts ([ADCB Securities][4]).

* Customer Support/Service: Customer support and service for ADCB Securities clients is integrated with ADCB’s existing banking platform, where both call centres and branch staff are thoroughly trained and able to assist clients with their investments. ([ADCB][2]).

* Flexible Order Execution: ADCB Securities has three different execution methods available – traditional online trading, mobile applications, and dedicated desks when the resource is available.

Target Audience

ADCB (the trading name of ADCB Securities) is an investment and financial services company that is registered and regulated by the SCA, the ADX and the DFM. ADCB Securities offers both Individual and Institutional Clients a comprehensive suite of products and services through both the Internet and Mobile Trading platforms.

Traders and investors who are seeking a compliant UAE-based stockbroker with a solid local presence in the financial markets and the financial backing and stability of ABB Commercial Bank can consider ADCB Securities as a potential brokerage.