{
  "id": 9493546,
  "title": "ADX says five years of ‘tremendous’ listing demand have reshaped Abu Dhabi’s market",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/adx-says-five-years-of-tremendous-listing-demand-have-reshaped-abu",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:43:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/adx-says-five-years-of-tremendous-listing-demand-have-reshaped-abu-dhabis-market-1.500682132"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi’s stock exchange, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), has witnessed a surge in demand for listings over the past five years, elevating it among the world’s largest listing venues. Matthias Büchler, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at ADX, told Gulf News that this demand has been driven by both supply and demand factors. As a result, the exchange now houses companies valued at approximately Dh2.9 trillion, constituting a significant portion of its market capitalization. Büchler highlighted that ADX's enhanced access to capital has bolstered the supply side of the market, while the exchange has also made considerable efforts to facilitate participation from both retail and international investors. In the current year, ADX has onboarded an additional 30,000 investors, and 97% of the index has recuperated following recent regional turmoil, while 55% of listed companies have seen their share prices climb compared to pre-crisis levels. The first half of 2026 witnessed an increase in market participation, with trading value reaching Dh171 billion, trading volume of 50.3 billion shares, and nearly 3.3 million trades completed. Furthermore, institutions accounted for 78% of the total trading value, and international investors contributed 48%. During the same period, foreign investors constituted 77% of new registrations. ADX has also experienced a record daily traded value of Dh3.5 billion and distributed around Dh50 billion in dividends this year. Prior to the recent disruptions, ADX had invested in strengthening its market infrastructure, including updating its technology stack, adhering to global market standards, and separating certain post-trade business components into a separate legal entity. Additionally, shorter-term market mechanisms were implemented to manage volatility during the crisis. Looking ahead, the exchange aims to increase liquidity by adding more listings and investment products, thereby providing investors with a diverse range of options. ADX is also working towards attracting retail and international investors, as well as expanding its connections with overseas markets and institutions. Recently, HSBC became ADX's first foreign General Clearing Member, and Morgan Stanley joined as the first international remote trading participant. Additionally, the exchange added four listings, including two dual-listed exchange-traded funds from the New York Stock Exchange, during the first half of the year. ADX is also focusing on digital innovation, such as tokenisation and artificial intelligence, by launching a sandbox for developing tokenisation and digital wallet capabilities. The exchange has also made its market data accessible through an AI-enabled market communication platform, enabling investors to leverage data for informed decision-making. Furthermore, ADX-listed companies recorded a 38% profit growth in the first half of 2026. With a continued emphasis on listing new companies and investment products, broadening its investor base, and maintaining robust market infrastructure, ADX aims to attract additional companies to Abu Dhabi, fostering the growth of its capital market.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has seen sustained demand from companies looking to list over the past five years, helping make its stock exchange one of the larger listing venues globally while drawing more retail and international investors into the market. “We have seen tremendous demand over the last five years in terms of listings. So, we were among the largest listing venues in the world, and that's…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}