3iQ Receives In-Principal Approval from Abu Dhabi's IFC
Key Highlights
- ➤3iQ Middle East secures Category 4 license IPA from Abu Dhabi’s FSRA
- ➤QMAP attracted $100 million in sovereign-linked seed capital
- ➤Partnership with Further enables institutional digital-asset access through QMAP
- ➤3iQ aims to establish regulated presence across major global digital-asset hubs
Expert Statements
Pascal St-Jean, CEO of 3iQ and Coincheck Group
“3iQ has been a huge believer in the UAE as a key digital asset hub with an advanced regulatory regime that protects investors. As a first mover in the provision of innovative digital asset investment solutions, and along with our partnership with Further Asset Management, 3iQ looks forward to cementing a presence in the region, starting with the Abu Dhabi Global Market.”
Rachel Pether, Head of Middle East at 3iQ
“This is an exciting development for 3iQ and has materialised following constructive collaboration with the ADGM's proactive regulator. Ever since 2023 when we established a footprint in the UAE, 3iQ has taken steps towards becoming the leader in the region with our proven track record of attracting sovereign wealth and institutional capital to digital assets.”
Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM
“We congratulate 3iQ on receiving its IPA from the FSRA, an important step in its journey to establishing a regulated presence in ADGM. This milestone reflects the increasing interest from international firms in ADGM's dynamic digital asset ecosystem, underpinned by a progressive regulatory framework and a growing community of global and regional market participants. We look forward to supporting 3iQ as it progresses through the licensing process and seeks to contribute to Abu Dhabi's growing digital asset ecosystem.”
3iQ Receives In-Principal Approval from Abu Dhabi's IFC PR Newswire
TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 3iQ Corp. ("3iQ"), a global pioneer in digital asset investment solutions, is pleased to announce that its United Arab Emirates (UAE) based sister company 3iQ Middle East Ltd has secured In-Principal Approval (IPA) for a Category 4 license from the Financial Services Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE. It follows the announcement of their strategic partnership with Further, the UAE-based digital asset investment manager (see announcement link here), which enables institutional investors access to digital assets via 3iQ's Managed Account Platform (QMAP) a platform that attracted $100 million sovereign-linked seed capital.
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