The regulatory landscape in Abu Dhabi Global Market continues to evolve at pace.
This edition of our horizon scanning brings together the most significant developments from July to September 2026, with a particular focus on how the FSRA is refining its supervisory approach while supporting growth across the jurisdiction.
Key highlights include the FSRA’s updated funds framework, which introduces streamlined requirements for Sub Threshold and Institutional Fund Managers, and the new ADGM Takeover Code Rules 2026, now in force. In digital assets, Tether Gold has been acknowledged as an Accepted Spot Commodity, and Coinbase and Bitcoin Suisse have both received Financial Services Permission. We also cover updated countermeasures for high-risk jurisdictions, the FSRA’s consultation on transfer schemes, and ADGM’s reported growth in assets under management.
