The Dubai CSD is licensed and governed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) under its Board Decision No. (19) of 2018 Regulations of Central Depository Activities. SCA was established in 2000 in accordance with Federal Law no.4 and is a public authority that has been given the supervisory and executive powers necessary to perform its functions. SCA is the regulatory authority for the Securities Market and Commodities markets in the UAE.

SCA’s fundamental objective is to provide the opportunity to invest in commodities in a manner that serves the interest of the national economy by establishing the basis for sound and just dealings between various investors. SCA is an Ordinary Member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and has signed a Multilateral Memorandum Of Understanding with IOSCO for enhancing the cooperation and sharing information.