Dubai Financial Market

In line with the high international standards prevailing in today’s professional and technology driven securities markets, the Dubai Financial Market has been established to create a fair, efficient and transparent marketplace that serves the interest of the national economy. It provides a forum for the trade of securities, providing investors with opportunities to invest their funds in a manner that benefits them and serves the interest of the UAE economy.

DFM has been set up to facilitate the protection of investors against unfair and improper practices. Codes of conduct have been established for brokers and other operators in the DFM with a view to enhance their efficiency and professional performance. DFM is equipped with state of the art systems and technology to provide maximum liquidity in securities trading through the interaction of supply and demand to determine the fair price of securities. In addition, the DFM protects the rights of the investors by building the foundation, which regulates the investors trading activities. The DFM has a fully integrated and automated system that also ensures speed and accuracy in the transfer of share ownership.