Empire Markets Financial Services (FXEM) has obtained a Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) license Category 5 in the United Arab Emirates (license number 20200000254), strengthening its local presence and supporting regulated client engagement across the UAE.
The milestone reflects FXEM’s strong focus on operating within a recognized and transparent regulatory framework, while also making significant investments in the infrastructure required to support responsible and sustainable market engagement in one of the world’s most active and dynamic financial centers.
FXEM continues to enhance and develop its trading environment for clients who value both accessibility and flexibility across a wide range of devices. The firm provides seamless access to the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) ecosystem, a robust platform designed to support traders across multiple financial markets through a single, unified account experience.
Khaled Assy, Managing Director at FXEM, said that, “This is an important step forward for FXEM in the UAE. Not just because it’s a requirement, but because it sets the standard for how we show up for clients every day. We’re proud to shape our local presence in a way that’s transparent, structured, and built for the long term.”
Abdelaziz Albogdady Market Research & Fintech Strategy Manager at FXEM, commented that, “We’ve spent more than a decade building the professional expertise and operational focus that clients expect from a modern trading brand. Receiving this Category 5 license supports our goal of engaging clients in the UAE through a regulated framework, with the service mindset, platform access, and operational standards that help build trust over time.”
FXEM will further strengthen its position in the region by enhancing local capabilities while upholding a client-first approach rooted in regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and the cultivation of long-term relationships.
