Press releases, Reports & Disclosures for Dubai Financial Market PJSC
Nasdaq Dubai has announced the listing of three Green Bond issuances by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), totaling USD 1.72 billion. This development reinforces ICBC's status as the largest Green Bond issuer on Nasdaq Dubai, with a total of USD 5.6 billion outstanding. The bonds were issued under ICBC's USD 20 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme by its branches in Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The listings include USD 1 billion Floating Rate Notes from the Hong Kong branch, USD 300 million 4.125% Notes from the Singapore branch, and CNH 3 billion 2.00% Notes from the Dubai branch, all due in 2028. The ceremony was attended by Zhang Yiming, China's Ambassador to the UAE, and Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market, among others. Liu Hua, General Manager of ICBC Dubai, highlighted ICBC's commitment to environmental sustainability and the UAE capital market. Hamed Ali emphasized the importance of these listings in strengthening Dubai's position as a global hub for sustainable finance. The total debt market on Nasdaq Dubai now stands at USD 136 billion, including USD 40 billion in bond listings.
Nasdaq Dubai has announced the listing of a USD 500 million Additional Tier 1 Sukuk by Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), bringing SIB's total Sukuk listings on the exchange to USD 2.5 billion. This issuance, compliant with Basel III regulations, attracted significant interest from regional and international investors, supporting the bank's long-term growth plans. The listing also highlights Dubai's role in advancing the Islamic capital markets ecosystem. With this addition, the total value of Sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai has reached USD 95.7 billion, reinforcing its status as a major venue for Islamic fixed-income securities. Nasdaq Dubai's broader debt capital market now exceeds USD 136 billion across 160 listings, showcasing the growing international confidence in Dubai as a financial hub.
A new series of equity futures contracts will be available for trading starting on June 12, 2025, with a de-listing date of September 18, 2025. These contracts, part of the September 2025 SSFs Contract Series, include futures for companies such as AIRARB, ANSRI, ARMX, DEWA, DEYAAR, DFM, DFMGI, DIB, DIC, DU, EMAAR, EMPWR, EMRDEV, ENBD, GFH, SALIK, and SHUAA. This announcement is from the Dubai Financial Market, and further details can be found on their website. The information provided is subject to change, and the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation takes precedence in the event of any discrepancies.
The text outlines the margin parameters for DFM Futures effective from June 10, 2025. It lists various underlying symbols traded on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) along with their respective base margin percentages, currencies, base margins per contract, and spread margins per contract. The document also mentions that the methodology for margin calculation and types of eligible margins can be found in the Derivatives Clearing Guidelines and Procedures available on the Dubai Clear website. Additionally, it states that the announcement is available on the DFM website. A disclaimer notes that the information is subject to change and emphasizes that the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation will prevail in case of any inconsistency.
