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DFM Block Trades in United Arab Emirates

Block-trade financing and discreet execution for large lines listed on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) — the United Arab Emirates principal cash-equity venue.

01 · The Market

Middle East & Africa

About Dubai Financial Market.

Dubai Financial Market is the principal cash-equity venue of the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2000, it operates under the oversight of Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), and its leading benchmarks are DFM General Index. Listing standards are set out in the DFM Trading Rules; SCA Rulebook.

Dubai’s principal exchange, distinct from Nasdaq Dubai (which lists in USD under DFSA jurisdiction). DFM listings are predominantly Sharia-compliant; foreign ownership caps remain a per-issuer consideration for collateralisation.

02 · Eligibility

For Institutional Positions

What qualifies on DFM.

DFM is an established but selective venue; we weigh eligibility against the stock’s liquidity, free float, and how concentrated the holding is.

For any given DFM position, our review looks at: free float and daily traded volume against the size of the transaction; your status (controlling shareholder, director, substantial shareholder) and the disclosure that follows; the issuer’s sector and listing segment; and what the transaction must do (LTV, tenor, currency, recourse, custody).

03 · Disclosure

SCA

Framework cited on DFM.

The principal regulatory reference on DFM is SCA disclosure rules. How it applies to any single transaction — reporting levels, step thresholds — turns on the underlying rules and national-law overlays, which we map against your contemplated transaction at the structuring stage alongside the counsel you appoint.

The citations above are public regulatory references, given for orientation only and not as legal advice. Take independent legal advice in the relevant jurisdiction for any specific transaction.

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04 · FAQ

DFM · Block Trades

What holders ask about DFM.

01How is a block printed on DFM?

The block is negotiated off the order book and then reported to Dubai Financial Market under its rules. The structure preserves discretion until the print.

02Which DFM segments do you handle?

All principal segments Dubai Financial Market runs: Main Market; Sharia-compliant indices and segments. The more liquid tiers are simpler to execute.

03Does large-holding disclosure apply?

Depending on the size and the seller’s standing, yes — under SCA disclosure rules. We manage the timing and wording.

05 · Other Venues

United Arab Emirates

Other venues.

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