Global multi-asset brokerage IUX has announced that its regional entity has obtained a licence from the United Arab Emirates Capital Market Authority (CMA), marking a significant development in the company's strategy to expand its presence across the Middle East and North Africa.
The licence was secured through IUX Mena Financial Consultation L.L.C., the company's UAE-registered entity, as part of its efforts to establish a stronger regulated presence in one of the region's most important financial markets.
Announced on October 28, 2026, the development represents another step in IUX's international expansion strategy and its efforts to strengthen its regulatory infrastructure across different jurisdictions.
The company stated that entering the UAE market under CMA oversight supports its commitment to regulatory compliance, operational standards, and building relationships with professional market participants.
The UAE has become an important destination for international brokerage firms seeking access to regional trading and investment markets, supported by its established financial services ecosystem and international business connectivity.
For IUX, the new regulatory authorisation provides a foundation for developing its regional presence while aligning its activities with the requirements applicable to its licensed entity.
Established in 2016, IUX operates as a technology-driven brokerage focusing on multi-asset trading services, low-latency execution, and solutions for professional trading clients.
The company's broader technology offering includes trading infrastructure designed to support efficient execution and the requirements of active market participants.
IUX has identified financial security, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance as important elements of its expansion strategy.
The development also reflects continued interest among international brokerage providers in the MENA region, where demand for trading services and investment platforms has encouraged companies to expand their regulatory and commercial operations.
As more international brokers establish local entities, regulatory authorisations remain a significant part of building regional market presence and strengthening institutional relationships.
The UAE licence represents an important milestone for IUX as it continues developing its international footprint and exploring opportunities across Middle Eastern and North African markets.
The company has not specified in its announcement the detailed scope of activities covered by the licence. Therefore, the authorisation should not be interpreted as confirmation that every brokerage or trading service offered by the wider IUX group is licensed under the UAE entity.
