The UAE Capital Market Authority’s 26 October review reports growth in its regulated industry during the first nine months of 2026. The figures below are the authority’s published statistics, not an independently reconstructed market dataset.[1]
Published nine-month indicators
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Licensed firms / accredited professionals | Up 43% / 64% year on yearSource 1 |
| ADX and DFM capitalisation | AED3.7trn at end-SeptemberSource 1 |
| ADX and DFM traded value | AED408bn; foreign investors account for 49%Source 1 |
| Bonds and sukuk / capital increases | AED576bn / approximately AED3.4bnSource 1 |
| Local funds | 97, up 94%; assets AED28.6bn, up 30%Source 1 |
| Financial penalties | AED12.9m, value up 23%; count up 246%Source 1 |
| Client refunds | Approximately AED1.2bn, versus AED8m in the comparison periodSource 1 |
The distinction between stocks, flows and counts is essential. Market capitalisation is a point-in-time valuation; turnover measures transactions; issuance measures financing activity. Adding them would double-count unlike quantities. Likewise, a larger number of penalties does not imply that the average penalty increased.[1]
The release does not provide enough case-level detail to attribute the refund increase to a particular broker, dispute type or recovery programme. It should not be presented as a quantified loss rate for the industry.[1]
Sources & further reading
- Capital-market and regulatory indicators for the first nine months of 2026 UAE Capital Market Authority · 26 Oct 2026 · Accessed 27 Oct 2026