Finalto Secures SCA Category 5 Licence to Boost Regional Services

Staff Writer By Staff Writer
14th Dec 2025
Fintech
Finalto Secures SCA Category 5 Licence to Boost Regional Services
Quick Summary
  • Finalto has been granted a UAE SCA Category 5 licence to expand services to professional and institutional clients.
  • The licence strengthens Finalto’s regulatory footprint and enhances its ability to provide transparent access to global markets.
  • Finalto plans to deepen regional partnerships and deliver tailored multi‑asset solutions.
  • Executives highlight the UAE’s role as a strategic, innovation‑driven financial hub.

 

Multi‑asset liquidity provider Finalto has been granted a Category 5 licence by the UAE Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA), marking a significant step in the firm’s regional expansion strategy. The approval enables the company to extend its services to professional and institutional clients across one of the world’s fastest‑growing financial centres.

Finalto specialises in liquidity provision, execution and risk‑management solutions for global markets. The new Category 5 licence strengthens its regulatory framework and enhances its ability to offer regulated, transparent access to financial markets while deepening its presence in the Middle East.

Conor Canny, CEO of Finalto MENA, commented on the milestone:

“Securing the Category 5 licence is a major milestone for Finalto in the Middle East. The UAE is an innovation‑driven financial hub, and we are excited to support clients here with the highest standards of service, transparency and governance.”

Paul Groves, Finalto’s UK CEO, added:

“This licence reflects our continued investment in global growth and regulatory strength. The UAE is a key strategic market for us, and this development allows our teams to deliver even greater value to clients across the region. We look forward to expanding our partnerships and offering access to tailored, multi‑asset solutions that meet the evolving needs of institutions operating in this dynamic landscape.”

The Category 5 licence positions Finalto to broaden partnerships and deliver customised multi‑asset solutions across the region. By combining its global reach with local regulatory approval, the firm aims to deepen its commitment to the UAE’s vibrant financial ecosystem and institutional client base.

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