Morgan Stanley Becomes the First Remote Trading Member of ADX

Post by : Bianca Suleiman

In a significant development, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group has welcomed Morgan Stanley as its inaugural international Remote Trading Member. This strategic move enables Morgan Stanley’s global clientele to engage in direct trading on ADX.

The initiation of this membership underscores ADX’s ambition to enhance its international connectivity, catering to the increasing appetite of global institutional investors eyeing opportunities in UAE markets. Currently, ADX is recognized as one of the most rapidly advancing stock exchanges worldwide in terms of market capitalization.

Through this remote trading membership, Morgan Stanley is positioned to offer its clients fast access to ADX via its comprehensive global trading platform, thereby promoting improved trading efficiency, execution quality, and overall process control.

Additionally, ADX is instrumental in advancing Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic goals by fostering a diverse and innovation-centric economy. Morgan Stanley’s inclusion further solidifies the UAE's appeal as a prime destination for global investors.

Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group CEO of ADX, remarked that this advancement aligns with ADX's mission to create a leading international financial marketplace. He noted a surge in foreign investor activity, highlighting a trading volume surpassing AED 85 billion in Q1 2026, a 22% increase from the previous year.

Patrick Delivanis, Regional Co-Head of MENA at Morgan Stanley, emphasized that their decision to join ADX demonstrates the firm’s dedication to facilitating seamless access to Abu Dhabi’s capital markets, reflecting the uptick in global interest in UAE investments.

Following a well-established global trading model, this partnership endeavors to provide investors with transparent and streamlined access to opportunities listed on ADX.

Morgan Stanley’s recent membership aligns with ADX’s strategic goal to broaden its global accessibility and attract premier international investments. In 2025, foreign investments in ADX saw a nearly 14% increase, with institutional trading rising by 10%.

As preparations finalize, Morgan Stanley is set to commence trading as a remote member on ADX in the upcoming weeks.

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