# 3iQ Receives In-Principle Approval from Abu Dhabi's IFC

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- Published: 2026-10-13T01:12:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — [3iQ Corp](https://www.3iq.io/). ("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-Principle 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](https://www.prnewswire.com/ae/news-releases/3iq-and-further-announce-strategic-partnership-to-launch-digital-asset-multi-strategy-hedge-fund-302585821.html)),
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.

The successful granting of this IPA is part of 3iQ’s aim to be regulated and present
in all the major digital asset hubs globally, so that its award-winning investment
management offering is accessible to accredited investors around the world. This
includes the first ever Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs listed on a major stock exchange.

3iQ’s presence in the Middle East is led by Rachel Pether, Head of Middle East. 
Rachel joined 3iQ in 2023 and has become a prominent figure in the region. Prior
to joining 3iQ, Rachel spent almost a decade at Abu Dhabi based sovereign investor
Mubadala in their Capital Markets & Treasury team and was previously a senior Advisor
for SkyBridge Capital.

Pascal St-Jean, CEO of 3iQ and Coincheck Group, said:

_"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, said:

_"__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, said:

_"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."_

 

 

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