Equiti Group, known for offering contracts for differences (CFDs) trading services, announced today (Wednesday) its partnership with the Dubai Digital Asset Association (D2A2), a regulatory body aiming to strengthen and promote the digital asset sector within the UAE and across the Middle East.
Bridging TradFi and DeFi
Through the partnership, Equiti and D2A2 aim to help build a secure, transparent, and future-ready digital asset ecosystem by aligning industry innovation with evolving regulatory frameworks.
The collaboration will focus on four core areas: fostering dialogue between the industry and regulators to support balanced growth of the digital asset sector; contributing to policy clarity on tokenisation, custody, and cross-border innovation; promoting financial literacy on blockchain and real-world asset tokenisation; and bridging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralised finance (DeFi).
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Iskandar Najjar, Co-Founder and CEO at Equiti Group
“Finance should work for everyone, not just those with legacy access,” said Iskandar Najjar, Equiti Group CEO and Co-Founder. “Partnering with D2A2 gives us the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with fellow industry leaders, share insights, and help shape a more inclusive financial future.”
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Gaurang Desai, Chairman of D2A2
As FinanceMagnates.com reported earlier, D2A2 was established in August 2022 to explore ways to improve digital business infrastructure and drive the growth of digital businesses in Dubai and surrounding regions. It provides strategic market research in the digital sector to policymakers, stakeholders, governments, and the private sector.
Now, Equiti, as a partner, brings its experience in regulated finance, global market infrastructure, and fintech solutions across the EMEA region.
“Our collaboration with Equiti represents a significant step in furthering our commitment to stakeholder engagement and ecosystem development,” added Gaurang Desai, Chairman of D2A2.
“By fostering constructive dialogue and supporting responsible innovation, we aim to strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for digital assets.”
