CFI Financial Group has introduced trading in more than 40
equities listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), expanding its product
offering in the UAE and providing users with direct access to local stocks.
In Monday’s announcement, the broker said the integration allows users to trade
shares of UAE-listed firms across sectors such as banking, real estate,
telecom, logistics, and utilities. Clients can access these securities through
CFI’s platform using a setup designed to connect directly to the
exchange.
The rollout is supported by BHM Capital Financial Services
P.S.C., which provides Direct Market Access (DMA). This structure enables
orders to be routed directly to the DFM while maintaining compliance with
regulatory requirements.
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CFI stated that the addition of DFM-listed equities aims to
improve market accessibility and broaden participation by offering investors a
simpler way to access local opportunities.
Ziad Melhem, CEO at CFI Financial Group (Source: CFI)
Ziad Melhem, CEO of CFI Financial Group, said the launch
represents a key step for the company’s regional expansion. “This is more than
just a product launch, it’s a signature moment for investors in the UAE,” he
told Zawya. “Through CFI, we are delivering on our promise of accessibility,
transparency, and market innovation.”
More Brokers Adds UAE Equities
The move comes as the UAE continues to position itself as a
regional financial hub, with firms increasing their focus on technology-driven
access to local and regional markets. Several other regulated brokers already
offer access to DFM-listed equities alongside CFI.
Global multi-asset platform eToro partnered with DFM in 2024
to give its users the ability to invest in a basket of leading DFM-listed
names, including DEWA, Emaar Properties, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD.
Interactive Brokers also provides direct trading access to
the Dubai Financial Market for eligible clients, positioning DFM alongside its
broader global exchange coverage.
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Notably, brokers and exchanges in the UAE have introduced
additional digital channels and trading products around domestic blue-chip
names to serve growing interest from retail and professional investors. CFI’s
integration of DFM-listed stocks sits within a broader market shift rather than
a standalone move.
For instance, Daman Markets enabled CFD trading on shares
such as Emaar, ADNOC, Emirates NBD and Salik, describing the launch as a
response to rising demand for exposure to the UAE economy through listed
companies. Swissquote’s has also connected to Dubai Financial Market securities via a direct market link.
Against this backdrop, CFI’s decision to offer trading in
more than 40 DFM-listed stocks via a regulated connection reflects an ongoing
trend in which brokers expand UAE coverage and exchanges seek deeper liquidity
through additional online channels.
CFI Financial Group has introduced trading in more than 40
equities listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), expanding its product
offering in the UAE and providing users with direct access to local stocks.
In Monday’s announcement, the broker said the integration allows users to trade
shares of UAE-listed firms across sectors such as banking, real estate,
telecom, logistics, and utilities. Clients can access these securities through
CFI’s platform using a setup designed to connect directly to the
exchange.
The rollout is supported by BHM Capital Financial Services
P.S.C., which provides Direct Market Access (DMA). This structure enables
orders to be routed directly to the DFM while maintaining compliance with
regulatory requirements.
Keep reading: eToro Expands Investment Portfolio with Dubai Financial Market Stocks
CFI stated that the addition of DFM-listed equities aims to
improve market accessibility and broaden participation by offering investors a
simpler way to access local opportunities.
Ziad Melhem, CEO at CFI Financial Group (Source: CFI)
Ziad Melhem, CEO of CFI Financial Group, said the launch
represents a key step for the company’s regional expansion. “This is more than
just a product launch, it’s a signature moment for investors in the UAE,” he
told Zawya. “Through CFI, we are delivering on our promise of accessibility,
transparency, and market innovation.”
More Brokers Adds UAE Equities
The move comes as the UAE continues to position itself as a
regional financial hub, with firms increasing their focus on technology-driven
access to local and regional markets. Several other regulated brokers already
offer access to DFM-listed equities alongside CFI.
Global multi-asset platform eToro partnered with DFM in 2024
to give its users the ability to invest in a basket of leading DFM-listed
names, including DEWA, Emaar Properties, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD.
Interactive Brokers also provides direct trading access to
the Dubai Financial Market for eligible clients, positioning DFM alongside its
broader global exchange coverage.
Related: CFI Opens Bogotá Office, Names Colombia Manager Nine Months After SFC Nod
Notably, brokers and exchanges in the UAE have introduced
additional digital channels and trading products around domestic blue-chip
names to serve growing interest from retail and professional investors. CFI’s
integration of DFM-listed stocks sits within a broader market shift rather than
a standalone move.
For instance, Daman Markets enabled CFD trading on shares
such as Emaar, ADNOC, Emirates NBD and Salik, describing the launch as a
response to rising demand for exposure to the UAE economy through listed
companies. Swissquote’s has also connected to Dubai Financial Market securities via a direct market link.
Against this backdrop, CFI’s decision to offer trading in
more than 40 DFM-listed stocks via a regulated connection reflects an ongoing
trend in which brokers expand UAE coverage and exchanges seek deeper liquidity
through additional online channels.
