UAE clients can register on the platform within two weeks.
It has launched an Earn product, providing yields of up to 10.5% on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
A
trading and custodial services platform, M2 has been officially launched today
in the Abu Dhabi financial free zone, representing an advancement for the
crypto infrastructure in the Middle East, according to the company.
Regulated
as a Multilateral Trading Facility and Custodian by the Financial Services
Regulatory Authority, M2 is set to
offer retail and institutional clients in the UAE the capability to buy, sell,
and custody virtual assets on its platform.
Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development, ADGM, Source: LinkedIn
UAE
clients can now register with the platform, with M2 providing onboarding
services within two weeks. This includes custody and trading of virtual assets.
M2 introduces an Earn product with yields of up to 10.5% on Bitcoin and
Ethereum.
Stefan Kimmel, CEO, M2, Source: LinkedIn
Co-founded
by Bijan Alizadeh Fard of Phoenix Group and led by the CEO, Stefan Kimmel, formerly
with Kraken MENA and Commercial Bank of Dubai, M2's leadership team includes
professionals with backgrounds at JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, IBM, PWC, and
Goldman Sachs.
M2,
having secured Financial Services Regulatory Authority licenses, joins other
entities like Binance,
Rain, BitOasis, and Securrency. The platform's global ambitions extend to
pursuing operating licenses in the EU and UK, positioning itself as one of
the first crypto companies to leverage the MENA region as a base for
international expansion.
Arvind
Ramamurthy, the Chief of Market Development at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the
Emirate’s financial center, expressed support for M2's vision within the
ecosystem of virtual asset trading venues and service providers, highlighting
ADGM's regulations as conducive to M2's goals.
Shifting
Paradigms: UAE's Transition from Oil to Digital Assets
The
UAE has positioned itself well in the rapidly evolving landscape of
decentralized technologies, showcasing
a visionary strategy that combines regulatory expertise. Traditionally
dependent on oil reserves, the UAE has shifted its focus to technology and
finance, recognizing the potential of digital assets.
The
UAE's regulatory initiatives, led by individual Emirates, such as Abu Dhabi and
Dubai, aim to create a welcoming regulatory environment for global businesses
while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability. This collaborative
effort reflects the ambition of the UAE to be a global
innovation and technology hub, attracting talent, investment, and positive
exposure.
Abu
Dhabi has played a pioneering role, with ADGM setting early regulatory
benchmarks. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority has extended
traditional financial regulatory frameworks to cover digital assets,
demonstrating a commitment to innovation and risk mitigation. Dubai, through
the Dubai International Financial Centre, has adopted a forward-thinking
regulatory approach, recently proposing the Digital Assets Law and a new Law of
Security regime.
At
the federal level, the UAE Cabinet's decision to regulate virtual assets and
service providers underscores the nation's commitment to overseeing the digital
asset sector. The next crucial step is to harmonize regulations across all
Emirates, fostering consistency, collaboration, and passporting among local
authorities and the federal regulatory body.
A
trading and custodial services platform, M2 has been officially launched today
in the Abu Dhabi financial free zone, representing an advancement for the
crypto infrastructure in the Middle East, according to the company.
Regulated
as a Multilateral Trading Facility and Custodian by the Financial Services
Regulatory Authority, M2 is set to
offer retail and institutional clients in the UAE the capability to buy, sell,
and custody virtual assets on its platform.
Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development, ADGM, Source: LinkedIn
UAE
clients can now register with the platform, with M2 providing onboarding
services within two weeks. This includes custody and trading of virtual assets.
M2 introduces an Earn product with yields of up to 10.5% on Bitcoin and
Ethereum.
Stefan Kimmel, CEO, M2, Source: LinkedIn
Co-founded
by Bijan Alizadeh Fard of Phoenix Group and led by the CEO, Stefan Kimmel, formerly
with Kraken MENA and Commercial Bank of Dubai, M2's leadership team includes
professionals with backgrounds at JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, IBM, PWC, and
Goldman Sachs.
M2,
having secured Financial Services Regulatory Authority licenses, joins other
entities like Binance,
Rain, BitOasis, and Securrency. The platform's global ambitions extend to
pursuing operating licenses in the EU and UK, positioning itself as one of
the first crypto companies to leverage the MENA region as a base for
international expansion.
Arvind
Ramamurthy, the Chief of Market Development at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the
Emirate’s financial center, expressed support for M2's vision within the
ecosystem of virtual asset trading venues and service providers, highlighting
ADGM's regulations as conducive to M2's goals.
Shifting
Paradigms: UAE's Transition from Oil to Digital Assets
The
UAE has positioned itself well in the rapidly evolving landscape of
decentralized technologies, showcasing
a visionary strategy that combines regulatory expertise. Traditionally
dependent on oil reserves, the UAE has shifted its focus to technology and
finance, recognizing the potential of digital assets.
The
UAE's regulatory initiatives, led by individual Emirates, such as Abu Dhabi and
Dubai, aim to create a welcoming regulatory environment for global businesses
while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability. This collaborative
effort reflects the ambition of the UAE to be a global
innovation and technology hub, attracting talent, investment, and positive
exposure.
Abu
Dhabi has played a pioneering role, with ADGM setting early regulatory
benchmarks. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority has extended
traditional financial regulatory frameworks to cover digital assets,
demonstrating a commitment to innovation and risk mitigation. Dubai, through
the Dubai International Financial Centre, has adopted a forward-thinking
regulatory approach, recently proposing the Digital Assets Law and a new Law of
Security regime.
At
the federal level, the UAE Cabinet's decision to regulate virtual assets and
service providers underscores the nation's commitment to overseeing the digital
asset sector. The next crucial step is to harmonize regulations across all
Emirates, fostering consistency, collaboration, and passporting among local
authorities and the federal regulatory body.
Kraken Challenges Wall Street’s 9-to-5 Model with 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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