ABU DHABI, 18 May 2022 -- Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has announced that it is facilitating access to the exchange for investors registered on other UAE financial markets. 

The ADX initiative applies to investors with investor numbers issued by other exchanges licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).  
The initiative, which promotes increased participation in the country’s capital markets, allows investors with a National Investor Number (NIN) issued by other exchanges to trade eligible securities on ADX through a straight-forward application process.  

The streamlined registration process only requires an investor’s existing NIN to be validated by a brokerage firm accredited by ADX. In the case of a corporate entity, the investor must provide articles of incorporation along with a list of authorized signatories.

ADX has taken several steps over the last year to promote access to investment opportunities, including reducing fees and extending trading hours. 
The exchange, which has widened its product offerings to include ETFs and derivatives, has experienced a strong increase liquidity, with trading values in the first quarter of 2022 almost doubling year on year. Total market capitalization has also risen significantly to approach AED 2 trillion, driven by strong market performance and a series of listings on the main board and the ADX Growth Market.