Finalto Expands into MENA with New Dubai Office Following CMA License Approval
Global liquidity provider Finalto has officially entered the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) market with the launch of a new regional office in Dubai in February 2026. The expansion follows the company’s successful acquisition of a Category 5 license from the Capital Markets Authority, marking a strategic step in strengthening its presence across key financial hubs.
The new office, located in Barsha Heights, was inaugurated with an opening ceremony attended by senior leadership from Finalto’s global offices, including teams from London, Singapore, and Australia. The move reflects growing demand for institutional-grade liquidity and advanced trading infrastructure across the MENA region.
Conor Canny, CEO of Finalto MENA, emphasized the firm’s ability to deliver tailored solutions backed by deep liquidity, competitive pricing, and proprietary trading technology. According to Canny, Finalto’s global footprint enables continuous market access and 24/7 support, while also adapting services to meet regional regulatory requirements and client expectations.
The MENA region has become an increasingly attractive destination for financial firms, driven by rising participation from institutional investors, strong interest in commodities such as precious metals, and a shift toward more sophisticated, technology-driven trading strategies.
Paul Groves, CEO of Finalto UK and Europe, described the Dubai expansion as a key milestone, highlighting the company’s experience operating across multiple regulated jurisdictions. He noted that Finalto aims to deliver scalable, transparent, and locally adapted solutions, while maintaining the same standards of risk management and execution quality that define its global operations.
About Finalto
Finalto operates as a prime brokerage and fintech provider, offering multi-asset liquidity solutions across forex, CFDs, commodities, indices, and digital assets. Its services are primarily targeted at professional and institutional clients, with a focus on customized trading infrastructure and high-performance execution.
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