Global trading platform Kudo.com, formerly known as Kudotrade, has obtained a Capital Markets Authority (CMA) licence in the UAE. This regulatory approval paves the way for the company’s expansion across the GCC and is accompanied by the launch of trading access to a selection of the region’s top publicly listed companies.
Quick Facts
- Secured UAE CMA Category 5 licence
- Permits promotion and introduction activities in UAE
- Launched access to leading GCC-listed equities
A Regulatory Nod for GCC Expansion
Issued on June 9th, 2026, the new licence allows Kudo to carry out Promotion and Introduction activities within the UAE, a critical step for deepening its presence in the Middle East. The move follows the company’s recent rebrand and signals its strategy to evolve from a global trading platform into a broader financial services provider for both international and regional markets.
Tapping into the Gulf’s Public Markets
Alongside the regulatory green light, Kudo has rolled out access to a curated list of major GCC-listed equities. This allows its clients to invest in some of the region’s most influential companies directly from its platform.
The new offering includes stocks from the UAE (Emaar Properties, ADNOC Gas, e&), Saudi Arabia (Saudi Aramco, Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi Telecom Company), Qatar (Qatar National Bank, Ooredoo, Nakilat), and Kuwait (Mobile Telecommunications Company – Zain). This launch comes as Gulf markets continue to attract global capital, supported by economic diversification programs and the increasing weight of regional stock exchanges.
Capitalising on Regional Growth
“Securing our UAE CMA licence represents a major milestone for Kudo.com and demonstrates our commitment to operating within trusted regulatory frameworks as we continue to expand globally,” said Finley Wilkinson, Chief Operating Officer at Kudo.
“The Middle East has become one of the most important growth regions for financial services, driven by ambitious economic transformation programmes, increasingly sophisticated capital markets and growing investor participation. This licence allows us to deepen our presence in the region while providing clients with direct access to some of the GCC’s most exciting investment opportunities.”
About Kudo.com
Kudo (formerly Kudotrade) is a global CFD broker with customers in over 130 countries. The company has a physical presence in three countries and is regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius. Its UAE entity, Kudo Financial Services LLC, is authorised and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) with a Category 5 (Promotion & Introduction) license.
Source: Zawya
