“At Aranea, transparency, compliance, and client protection are at the heart of everything we do. Our Legal & Compliance framework ensures that members fully understand the regulatory landscape, responsibilities, and safeguards surrounding our services. Clear, accessible guidance builds the trust and confidence essential to high-level investment relationships.”

Key Areas of Focus:

Regulatory Compliance:

Aranea strictly adheres to all relevant financial regulations in each jurisdiction where we operate. This includes licensing requirements, certifications, and ongoing regulatory reporting obligations. Members can access our regulatory disclosures, licenses, and certifications at any time, ensuring full transparency in our operations.

In the UAE, Aranea complies with:

  • Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE): Oversees anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, promotes financial stability, and sets standards for financial reporting and risk management to protect both businesses and consumers.

  • Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM): Aranea operates within ADGM's jurisdiction, adhering to the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015, which establish the legislative and regulatory framework for financial services in ADGM.

  • Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA): Regulates financial services conducted in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), including asset management, banking, securities, and insurance.

  • Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA): Regulates capital markets and ensures the protection of investors in the UAE.

In Switzerland, Aranea complies with:

  • Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA): Supervises banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges, securities dealers, and other financial intermediaries in Switzerland, ensuring the stability and integrity of the financial system.

In the UK, Aranea complies with:

  • Financial Conduct Authority (FCA): Regulates financial services firms and markets in the UK, setting standards for firms to meet and holding them to account if they don't.

  • Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA): Supervises financial institutions to ensure their safety and soundness, promoting the stability of the UK financial system.

In Hong Kong, Aranea complies with:

  • Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA): Regulates and supervises banks and other authorized institutions in Hong Kong, ensuring monetary and financial stability.

  • Securities and Futures Commission (SFC): Regulates the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong, ensuring fair and orderly markets.

In South Africa, Aranea complies with:

  • Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA): Regulates the conduct of financial institutions to ensure a fair and stable financial market where consumers are informed and protected.

  • Prudential Authority (PA): Regulates the safety and soundness of financial institutions to promote the stability of the financial system.

Privacy and Data Protection:

We prioritize the confidentiality and security of every member’s personal and financial information. Our policies outline how data is collected, stored, and protected in accordance with international standards, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): For clients within the European Union, ensuring data privacy and protection.

  • ADGM Data Protection Regulations: For clients within ADGM's jurisdiction, aligning with international data protection standards.

Regular audits and robust cybersecurity measures reinforce our commitment to safeguarding member data.

⁠Risk Disclosure:

All investments carry inherent risks. Aranea provides detailed and transparent risk disclosures for each product and service we offer. Members are equipped with clear information on potential market, liquidity, and operational risks, enabling informed decisions and proactive risk management.

⁠Terms of Use:

Our Terms of Use clearly define the scope of our services, including membership agreements, reporting structures, advisory boundaries, and online engagement protocols. Members are encouraged to review these guidelines to understand their rights, obligations, and the protections we provide.

Aranea is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of legal, regulatory, and ethical practice. Every recommendation, transaction, and interaction is underpinned by rigorous compliance oversight, robust internal controls, and a culture of ethical responsibility. Members can engage with confidence, knowing their investments and interests are protected at every stage.