Dubai Financial Market PJSC

About Dubai Financial Market PJSC
Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) – PJSC (the “Company”) is a Public Joint Stock Company incorporated in the Emirate of Dubai – United Arab Emirates, pursuant to decree No. 62 for the year 2007 issued by the Ministry of Economy on February 6, 2007, and is subject to the provision of the UAE, Federal Law No. 8 for the year 1984 and its amendments.
The licensed activities of the company are trading in financial instruments, acting as commercial, industrial and agricultural holding and trust company, financial investment consultancy, and brokerage local and foreign shares and bonds. In accordance with its Articles of Association, the Company complies in all its activities, operations and formalities with the provisions of Islamic Shari’a and shall invest its entire fund in accordance with these provisions.
The company’s shares are listed on the Dubai Financial Market (“DFM”). The company currently operates the Dubai Stock Exchange, related clearing house and carries out investment activities on its own behalf.
The ultimate parent and controlling party is the Government of Dubai which owns 80% of DFM through Borse Dubai Limited (the “parent”), a Government of Dubai entity.
Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Dubai Financial Market PJSC
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The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) issued a weekly summary for Regulated Short Sell (RSS) transactions for the period from May 5, 2025, to May 9, 2025. During this period, there were no RSS trades. For more information on RSS, individuals are directed to consult the DFM Market Rules and related documents available on the DFM website. The announcement is also accessible on the DFM's market announcements webpage. A disclaimer notes that the information is subject to change and DFM is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of the information provided.
The document outlines the margin parameters for DFM Futures, effective from May 9, 2025. It lists various underlying symbols, their base margin percentages, currencies, and margin amounts per contract. The base margin percentages range from 5% to 12%, with margin amounts specified in AED or USD. The methodology for margin calculation and eligible margin types can be found in the Derivatives Clearing Guidelines and Procedures on the Dubai Clear website. The announcement is available on the Dubai Financial Market website. A disclaimer notes that the information is subject to change and emphasizes that the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation takes precedence in case of any inconsistencies.
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has launched a Centralized Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) Program to improve market liquidity and investor access. This program, operated by Dubai Clear as the central counterparty, offers a transparent and regulated framework for securities lending and borrowing. It aligns with international standards for risk management and governance. The initiative aims to enhance market efficiency, support price discovery, and expand investor participation in Dubai's capital market. Long-term investors can lend eligible securities, while borrowers such as hedge funds and market makers can use these securities for trading strategies. The program features a centralized matching mechanism and ensures anonymity between counterparties.