Reem Finance has signed two key agreements with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to boost investor access to IPOs and trading, marking a major step in its final phase of transformation into a digital community bank and enhancing participation in UAE capital markets.
The agreements, aimed at simplifying and accelerating investor onboarding and access, were formalized at a ceremony attended by Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group CEO of ADX; and, for Reem Finance, Hamdan Al Dahmani, Chairman; Faris Al Dhaheri, Board Member; and Seraj Faidi, CEO, along with senior officials from both organizations.
The first agreement allows for the instant creation of a National Investor Number (NIN) via Reem Finance’s upcoming digital platform. Through the RF app, customers can easily generate their NIN, an essential requirement for trading on ADX, enabling a seamless onboarding experience that underscores Reem Finance’s role as a pioneering digital community bank.
Under the second agreement, Reem Finance will serve as a receiving agent for IPO subscriptions on ADX. Investors will be able to subscribe to IPOs directly through the RF app, with an added option to access leverage, making participation more accessible.
By merging convenience with liquidity, the initiative is expected to expand investor participation and boost demand for new listings, while highlighting the kind of innovation that will shape Reem Finance’s digital community banking model.
ADX demonstrated strong performance in the first half of 2025, with foreign net investment rising 99.5 percent year-on-year to $3.7 billion (AED 13.6 billion), and total trading value reaching $48.9 billion (AED 179.5 billion), up 33.5 percent.
The new agreements with Reem Finance are part of a wider effort to keep building on this momentum by creating more channels for investor participation.
Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi Group CEO- ADX
“Our collaboration with Reem Finance, alongside other institutions seeking access to ADX’s wide-ranging services and products, reflects our commitment to making capital markets more open, efficient, and accessible. Through our innovative channels, we are easing the investor journey, attracting a broader and more diverse investor base, and providing new ways to engage with the market. These efforts reinforce ADX’s role in deepening market participation and expanding opportunities for all stakeholders.”
Hamdan Al Dahmani, Chairman of Reem Finance, stated that, “ADX and Reem Finance share a vision for deeper and more dynamic capital markets in the UAE. These agreements represent the beginning of a strategic journey anchored on digital community banking. Together, we will contribute to the long-term expansion of capital markets, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global financial hub while shaping a future of simpler, more seamless investor experiences.”
Both institutions emphasized that these agreements are the first phase of a broader strategy. More collaborative initiatives are expected as Reem Finance progresses toward becoming a fully digital community bank, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s ambition to be a leading global financial hub.
