FAB Securities is a UAE securities broker linked to First Abu Dhabi Bank, with access to ADX, DFM and Nasdaq Dubai through eTrade Plus and assisted dealing. Its public information is strongest on UAE-market charges and operational forms; it is less complete on some Nasdaq Dubai and exceptional-service prices, which should be obtained before instruction.[3][1][2]
Accounts & headline costs
Sections ↑Account comparison01
Account and market routes
| Route | Published scope | Principal condition |
|---|---|---|
| UAE individual securities account | UAE residents and non-residents using the prescribed account-opening documents. | NIN, identity and bank details are required; market access follows the activated exchange.Source 1Source 2 |
| ADX trading | UAE-listed securities through eTrade Plus or assisted dealing. | Published brokerage is 0.15% plus 5% VAT.Source 2 |
| DFM trading | DFM-listed securities through the brokerage account. | Published total charge is 0.275% plus 5% VAT and AED 10 per order.Source 2 |
| Nasdaq Dubai | Market access named in the service overview. | A complete current public retail commission schedule was not established.Source 3 |
| Corporate / institutional services | Custody, execution and related securities services. | Documentation and negotiated terms can differ from retail digital dealing.Source 1 |
Broker essentials02
Opening essentials
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| NIN and account opening | Free | The FAQ states that opening the securities account and NIN is free.Source 2 |
| Indicative opening time | Two to three working days | Subject to complete documents and verification.Source 2 |
| Market sessions | 10:00–15:00 Gulf Standard Time, Monday–Friday | Market holidays and special sessions can differ.Source 2 |
| SCA registration | 604002 | Company-published registration; official active record also identifies current permitted activities.Source 1Source 4 |
Pricing & charges03
Published UAE trading charges
| Market | Published charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange | 0.15% of transaction value + 5% VAT | The page presents this as the applicable dealing charge.Source 2 |
| Dubai Financial Market | 0.275% + 5% VAT + AED 10 per order | The fixed order charge is additional to the percentage.Source 2 |
| Nasdaq Dubai | Not established in the inspected public FAQ | Request the current tariff before placing an order.Source 3Source 6 |
Products & platforms
Sections ↑Availability04
Services and documents
| Service | Published function | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| UAE equities | ADX, DFM and Nasdaq Dubai market access. | Instrument eligibility and settlement follow the exchange and account.Source 3 |
| eTrade Plus | Online portfolio access, order placement and account monitoring. | The interface does not guarantee execution during an outage.Source 5 |
| Research and information | Market and company information supplied with the service. | Research is not a discretionary portfolio mandate.Source 3 |
| Custody and nominee services | Securities safekeeping, statements and market administration. | Custody is not insurance against market or issuer loss.Source 1 |
| Dividend / NIN / data forms | Formal instructions for dividends, NIN creation, personal-data updates and statements. | Each request can require original documents and exchange processing.Source 1 |
Platforms & products05
eTrade Plus and assisted dealing
| Channel | Use | Operational note |
|---|---|---|
| eTrade Plus web/app | Self-directed order and portfolio access. | Keep the confirmation and verify status before repeating a failed-looking order.Source 5 |
| Customer-service channel | Account administration, forms and enquiries. | Customer service is not automatically an order-execution desk.Source 6 |
| Trading desk | Assisted order route published separately. | Confirm hours, identity checks and any assisted-dealing tariff.Source 6 |
| Branch/document route | Account-opening and service forms. | Document completion does not itself activate every market.Source 1 |
Fees & holding costs
Sections ↑Pricing & charges06
Cost components
| Component | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Brokerage | Market-specific ADX and DFM percentages.Source 2 |
| VAT | 5% is added as stated to the published trading charges.Source 2 |
| Fixed order fee | DFM adds AED 10 per order under the public FAQ.Source 2 |
| Market / clearing / corporate-action costs | Can apply according to exchange or requested service; not fully itemised on the public page.Source 1 |
| Bank / currency costs | Relevant to cross-currency or external cash movement, separate from securities brokerage.Source 6 |
Scenarios07
Illustrative explicit charges
Reference table08
Statements and administration
| Item | Published position |
|---|---|
| Account statement | Available on request daily, weekly or monthly.Source 2 |
| Online statement | The FAQ says statements are not provided online.Source 2 |
| Data amendment | Dedicated customer-data amendment form.Source 1 |
| Cash-dividend request | Separate request form where required.Source 1 |
Execution & trading rules
Sections ↑Specifications09
Execution controls
| Topic | Published or evidenced position |
|---|---|
| Market hours | 10:00–15:00 GST Monday–Friday for the UAE market session stated in the FAQ.Source 2 |
| Market-specific rules | ADX, DFM and Nasdaq Dubai determine tick, order and settlement rules.Source 3 |
| Direct market access | Official SCA activity record includes ADX direct market access.Source 4 |
| Margin trading | Official SCA record includes ADX margin activity.Source 4 |
| Outage dealing | A trading-desk number is published; no guaranteed outage process, hours or tariff was established.Source 6 |
The official authority record distinguishes licensed activities—such as direct market access, margin, online trading and international-market business—from a blanket promise that every customer has each permission. Account activation and the individual product terms remain decisive.[4][1]
Deposits, withdrawals & transfers
Sections ↑Transfer terms10
Cash and securities movement
| Route | Practical treatment |
|---|---|
| Funding | Use the registered bank and account instructions supplied during onboarding.Source 1 |
| Sale proceeds | Market settlement must complete before unrestricted cash withdrawal.Source 2 |
| Securities transfer | Use the prescribed transfer and market forms; receiving-market acceptance matters.Source 1 |
| Dividend cash | Dedicated request/administration route can apply.Source 1 |
| Transfer tariff | A complete public retail transfer-out fee table was not established.Source 1Source 6 |
No bonus credit or promotional cash is relied upon here. Available cash, unsettled sales, margin capacity and securities held in custody are different balances. The eTrade display and the broker’s transfer instructions should be reconciled before a withdrawal or account closure.[2][1]
Protection & regulation
Sections ↑Protections & eligibility11
Company and protection boundaries
| Area | Evidence | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | FAB Securities LLC, UAE. | The parent-bank relationship does not make securities market losses bank deposits.Source 1Source 4 |
| Authority status | Official UAE CMA record shows an active capital-market institution. | The current activity list is not a performance or compensation guarantee.Source 4 |
| Permitted activities | Trading/clearing broker, online trading, ADX DMA and margin, consultation and international markets. | The customer account can have narrower activated permissions.Source 4 |
| Custody | Broker and market custody arrangements apply to securities. | Custody does not eliminate issuer, market or operational risk.Source 1 |
| Private insurance | No current per-client or policy aggregate was established. | Do not infer insurance from FAB branding or regulation.Source 3 |
Opening an account & support
Sections ↑Official FAB Securities routes
Customer serviceTelephone
Trading deskTelephone
General emailEmail
Formal complaintsEmail
No call, order or complaint response was tested.
Process12
Documents to retain
| Issue | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Order | Order reference, market, channel, time, price instruction and confirmation.Source 5 |
| Fee | Contract note showing percentage, VAT and fixed charge.Source 2 |
| Transfer | Signed form, delivering/receiving account and market reference.Source 1 |
| Complaint | Email, attachments, response and escalation reference.Source 6 |
Additional services
Sections ↑Reference table13
Service extensions
| Service | Purpose | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Margin trading | Approved ADX financing capability. | Eligibility, collateral and liquidation rights are contractual.Source 4 |
| International-market activity | Official permission includes international markets. | The public retail page does not enumerate every market or tariff.Source 4 |
| Financial consultation | Official activity record includes consultation. | Advice, if provided, should be distinguished from self-directed execution.Source 4 |
| Corporate / institutional custody | Safekeeping and administration for larger clients. | Retail terms cannot be inferred from institutional service descriptions.Source 1 |
Company background & evidence
Sections ↑The facts14
Company context
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 26 August 2002 | Date shown on the official authority record.Source 4 |
| SCA registration | 604002 | Company-published registration; official current record inspected.Source 1Source 4 |
| Markets named | ADX, DFM and Nasdaq Dubai | Public service overview.Source 3 |
| Evidence boundary | Official authority and broker pages | No funded-account, fill, withdrawal, transfer or support-response test.Source 4Source 2Source 6 |
- Headquarters
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
FAB Securities LLC
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Market Authority604002 | Authorised | Checked 16 Oct 2026Company registration and active authority record; activity permissions remain account-specific.Source 1Source 4 |
Additional Information
Sections ↑Reference table15
Checks before relying on a quoted condition
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Contracting entity and region | Group brands, tariffs and protection rules do not automatically transfer to another legal company or country route.Source 1Source 2Source 4 |
| Order channel and market | Online, app, telephone and branch prices can differ; exchange and statutory charges can remain.Source 1Source 2Source 4 |
| Settlement versus withdrawable cash | A credited trade or deposit can be usable for trading before it is settled or eligible for bank withdrawal.Source 1Source 2Source 4 |
| Promotion or rate date | Temporary waivers, youth plans, interest rates and finance prices need the live eligibility period and cap.Source 1Source 2Source 4 |
| Transfer direction and asset eligibility | Incoming and outgoing transfers can use different forms, fees, timelines and treatment of fractions or unsupported assets.Source 1Source 2Source 4 |
This profile describes the published UAE securities service of FAB Securities. It does not treat the parent bank, an active authority record or custody as a guarantee of investment value, and it leaves unverified Nasdaq Dubai and exceptional-service prices as explicit gaps.[1][2][4]
Sources & further reading
- Products, markets, account forms and service requests FAB Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Account opening, market hours, brokerage and statements FAQ FAB Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- FAB Securities overview, platforms and market access First Abu Dhabi Bank · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Official capital-market institution record for FAB Securities UAE Capital Market Authority · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- FAB Securities eTrade Plus access and account functions FAB Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- FAB Securities contact and complaint channels FAB Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
This profile reports dated public information, including broker-published services and terms. It does not independently test or guarantee execution, pricing or withdrawals. Inclusion is not an endorsement. Permissions and protections apply only to the named legal entity, service and client category; check the current official records and your contract.