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Robinhood sets up regional base for trading operations in Dubai

Robinhood, popular for its zero-commission trades, mobile-first service and gamification of stock trading, is also preparing to launch in Singapore

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Robinhood Markets CEO Vlad Tenev hails the company's first trade at the New York Stock Exchange on March 6

Robinhood Markets will launch a new Middle East base in Dubai next year as the American fintech continues its rapid global expansion.

The California-based firm has been authorized by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer trading and...