DFM debuts equity futures
dubai — The Dubai Financial Market (DFM), introduced equity futures trading, as part of its new futures trading platform, amid unprecedented participation from the brokerage community.
This step provides further impetus to the DFM’s strategy to diversify product offerings and attract more investments. The DFM has developed a robust regulatory framework, in line with international best practices, creating a favourable environment for active participation from various market participants. This strategic step also enables investors to diversify and hedge their portfolios and access equity futures.
To celebrate the launch of this comprehensive futures platform, the DFM hosted an opening bell ceremony in the presence of Hassan Al Serkal, CEO of the DFM; Maryam Fekri, CEO of Dubai Central Clearing and Depository Holding; Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Deputy CEO of the DFM; and senior representatives of the launch partners.
“The DFM spares no effort in its quest to continuously develop its products and services, providing market participants with a wider range of innovative products, in response to their evolving expectations. The launch of this new platform is another milestone in the DFM’s momentous journey. It underlines our commitment to diversify investment opportunities for the DFM’s large and diversified base of local and international investors. Owing to this strategy, the DFM has become one of the leading regional markets that provide multiple asset classes, including shares, bonds, sukuks, ETFs and equity futures. Additionally, we plan to add Reits trading and expand our platforms and attract new companies for listing in the coming period,” noted Kazim.
To date, the platform has attracted 16 leading companies as launch partners, including trading members, market makers, as well as technology and data providers.
“We look forward to seeing vari
We plan to add Reits trading and expand our platforms and attract new companies for listing in the coming period
Essa Kazim, Chairman of the DFM
ous market participants fully leverage the benefits of this promising platform, as we are confident of its growth prospects, considering investors’ growing demands for diversified financial instruments and multiple asset classes,” added Al Serkal. — Wam