BHM Capital Enhances Market Liquidity Through ICE MSCI Equity Index Futures

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6 March 2025

In a significant achievement reinforcing its presence across local, regional, and global financial markets, BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its selection as a trusted liquidity provider for ICE MSCI Equity Index Futures listed on ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (IFAD).

This strategic move expands investment opportunities, enabling investors to diversify their portfolios and capitalize on the benefits of trading listed futures contracts.

Under this initiative, BHM Capital will commence liquidity provision for ICE Micro MSCI UAE Index Futures, ICE Micro MSCI GCC Index Futures, ICE Micro MSCI Qatar Index Futures, and ICE Micro MSCI India Index Futures. This move aims to foster the expansion of the equity futures market while offering substantial benefits to investors.

ICE is home to over 80% of MSCI Futures trading by volume, offering investors tools to manage equity risk in a capital-efficient way.

“With this offering tailored for the Gulf region, ICE is connecting local and global investors, providing enhanced opportunities for strategic trading and risk management in equity markets and broadening ICE Futures Abu Dhabi to this new equity asset class,” said Gary King, President of ICE Futures Abu Dhabi. “The ICE MSCI Equity Index Futures will serve investor demand for transparent, standardized, and flexible access to regional Gulf equity markets.”

Mr. Abdel Hadi Al Sa’di, CEO of BHM Capital, stated: “Being chosen as an official liquidity provider on ICE Futures Abu Dhabi is a crucial step toward enhancing market efficiency in regional equity markets, whilst appealing to a diverse set of investors. This aligns seamlessly with our commitment to fostering a highly liquid, secure, and stable trading environment—one that builds confidence among investors and empowers them to leverage financial instruments such as equity futures to unlock greater market opportunities.”
Al Sa’di added: “We look forward to driving innovation in financial markets by providing the necessary liquidity to facilitate trading and fully leveraging futures contracts in regional and global markets with significant growth potential.”

Providing liquidity plays a pivotal role in improving market efficiency by narrowing bid-ask spreads, thereby increasing price stability and enhancing the trading experience for investors. By ensuring sufficient liquidity, market fluctuations can be minimized, creating a more attractive investment environment.

Futures contracts are among the most important financial instruments for hedging and risk management, allowing investors to take strategic positions based on market movement expectations without needing to own the underlying assets. Additionally, they offer opportunities to leverage price fluctuations, making them effective tools for portfolio diversification.

With this achievement, BHM Capital reaffirms its leadership in delivering innovative financial solutions and strengthens its role as a strategic partner in advancing financial market growth in the UAE and the region. This expansion reflects the company’s commitment to developing investment products and enhancing the trading environment by offering efficient and sustainable financial services.

BHM Capital remains at the forefront of financial innovation and market competitiveness, empowering investors worldwide with dynamic, diverse, and strategically tailored investment opportunities.

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About BHM Capital Financial Services:

BHM Capital is a leading private joint stock company listed in the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and regulated by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority providing services to individual and corporate investors. Since its establishment, it has been one of the top-ranked firms in the country’s financial markets and a pioneer in financial technology, making it a regional leader in providing essential tools for corporate and individual clients.

For more information, please visit: www.bhmuae.ae