Abu Dhabi, 3 February 2013 - ADS Securities (ADSS), the Abu Dhabi based brokerage and financial services trading company, today announced the launch of a new range of CFD (contract for difference) trading products specifically designed for Middle East traders.  The CFDs give ADSS clients access to global products which have been priced using unique local liquidity and are managed from Abu Dhabi, with regulation by the Central Bank of the UAE.

All of the CFDs can be traded on the ADSS MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform and investors will have access to full support in Arabic and English, should they require it.  Commodities, indices and single stock CFDs offered by ADSS provide an important way for investors to diversify their portfolios and work with financial instruments which are flexible and have a sensible entry level.  

Commenting on the announcement, ADS Securities Managing Director and Vice-Chairman, Philippe Ghanem, said: "The launch of CFD trading represents a strategic phase in the development of the services we offer private and individual traders, giving them access to a wide range of global market instruments."

"This is a CFD range specifically created in the Middle East market, for the Middle East market.  With the volatility and uncertainty still affecting global markets, using a local benchmark enables us to provide far more efficient pricing for our clients in the region."

The range includes a unique Dubai Oil CFD, meaning that for the first time Middle East investors can access this local sourced commodity through a CFD. Investors in the Dubai Oil CFD will trade Dubai Mercantile Exchange listed Oman Crude Oil, which is the main crude oil pricing benchmark for the Asian market.  Also included in the range is a US Crude CFD as well as UK Brent.  

Mr Ghanem, concluded, "ADS Securities now offers clients over 65 CFD products across commodities, indices and individual stock.  We've responded to our clients' appetite by extending our trade offering to include CFDs whilst simultaneously maintaining the competitive advantages that have continued to guide our success: best prices, high liquidity, low margins, reliable and secure technology and dedicated and professional customer service."

A CFD is an agreement between two parties (the investor and CFD provider) to exchange the price difference between the opening and closing price of a contract. CFDs are popular amongst regional traders because their high leverage means they are able to access multiple asset classes for a fraction of the price.  CFDs allow investors to make assessments on both the rising and falling markets and trade on leverage.

The CFD products available today include:



ADSS is strategically located in Abu Dhabi between Far Eastern and Western financial markets.  Since the platform launched in March 2011, it has carried multi-billion dollar daily trading volumes driven by burgeoning regional demand and moves into new markets.  ADS Securities is regulated by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.  More information about the products and services provided by the company can be found at www.adss.com.

About ADS Securities
Abu Dhabi-based ADS Securities is a forex, bullion and commodities trading firm, which brings significant new opportunities to participants in the global and regional forex, commodities, futures and options markets.  ADS Securities offers a comprehensive set of on and off-line services and tools designed to help institutional, professional and high-net-worth participants trade with high efficiency, speed and simplicity.  The company is led by a multi-national management team with a wide range of international experience, having worked some of the world's leading securities trading companies and banks. The company started operations in March 2011 and offers a deep range of market-leading pricing on bid/offer spreads across all major currency pairs and in all trade sizes.  ADS Securities is building a large network of liquidity providers (LPs), including tier 1 and 2 banks and financial institutions, Electronic Communications Networks (ECNs), FX and commodity exchanges and brokers.  The company's location in Abu Dhabi allows it to provide extended support to clients in the East and West beyond normal trading hours and days.  ADS Securities provides clients 24/ 6 trade support through a team of experienced sales traders and chief dealer who work proactively to provide the timely advice and assistance necessary for successful trade execution.  A diligent in-house operations and risk teams constantly monitor and manage the post-trade cycle to reduce risk to a minimum.  To trade forex, precious metals, commodities, futures, options and more visit www.adss.com.  ADS Securities is part of the ADS Holding group and is regulated and licensed by the UAE Central Bank, and was established with initial capital of US$400 million.

For more information, please contact:
Afra AL Rashdi - PR & External Communication Manager
Tel: +971 2 654 7660
Mob: +971 566852869
Email: aar.mkt@ads-securities.com

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