The boss of Abu Dhabi's capital markets watchdog has a tough job on his hands: attracting firms to the emirate with just the right amount of red tape.
Emmanuel Givanakis, chief executive of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market, says talent and stock market listings have started to flow to the region. But challenges remain over how to regulate everything from cryptocurrency and hedge funds to IPOs and green finance in the global battle for capital.