DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepperstone, a leading global online broker, has expanded its footprint in the UAE with the granting of a Category 5 licence by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the opening of a new onshore office in Dubai at Emaar Square, Building 3, 3rd Floor, Office 2. This development marks a significant evolution of Pepperstone's regional strategy, positioning the firm even closer to key stakeholders in one of the world's most sophisticated and fast-growing trading ecosystems.
The SCA Category 5 licence authorises Pepperstone to conduct "Arrangement and Advice" activities in the UAE, enabling regulated marketing, promotion and specific advisory and introduction services for professional clients and partners within the onshore regime. Operating under this framework allows Pepperstone to engage with clients in a fully regulated, transparent manner that aligns with local regulatory expectations and governance standards.
The new Dubai office will serve as Pepperstone's regional hub for the UAE and broader MENA region, bringing relationship management, commercial support and education closer to local market participants, and providing a central point of contact for institutional partners, professional traders and introducing brokers.
"Securing our SCA Category 5 licence and opening our onshore office in Emaar Square is a strategic milestone for Pepperstone in the Middle East," said Gescard Hessen, Head of MENA at Pepperstone. "The UAE is one of the world's most dynamic trading hubs in the world. Operating onshore under the SCA framework allows us to stay closer to our clients and partners, respond faster to evolving market needs, and deepen our investment in the region's growth story."
The SCA licence complements Pepperstone's existing global regulatory footprint and strengthens its ability to offer a consistent, highly governed experience to clients who demand both execution quality and regulatory clarity. Together with its existing licenses in other key jurisdictions, this authorisation highlights its commitment to operating at scale within well-defined regulatory frameworks, while supporting professional clients with the infrastructure, technology and oversight they expect from a global provider.
About Pepperstone
Pepperstone is a multi-regulated forex and CFDs broker providing trading services with forex, stocks, commodities and other asset classes. The company was founded in 2010 in Melbourne, Australia, by a team of experienced traders with a shared commitment to improving the online trading experience. Trusted by over 400,000 traders around the globe, and regulated by ASIC, SCB, CMA, CySEC, FCA, BaFin and DFSA, the company processes an average of US$12.55bn of trades every day, becoming one of the world's largest forex brokers and earning multiple prestigious awards from Investment Trends, Deloitte and Compare Forex Brokers.
For more information, visit https://pepperstone.com
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Pepperstone Expands UAE Presence with SCA Category 5 Licence and New Dubai Office
Pepperstone Expands UAE Presence with SCA Category 5 Licence and New Dubai Office
SHANGHAI, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- J Hotel Shanghai Tower launches its festive season under the theme "Wish Upon a Star," unveiling a series of holiday celebrations and elevated dining experiences high above the city. The season begins with a carol performance by the Wellington College International Shanghai choir, followed by the lighting of an 8-meter Christmas tree that illuminates a festive scene alongside a gingerbread house, the hotel's signature crystal Shikumen, and Roman-inspired art installations, setting a magical, ceremony-filled atmosphere for guests.
The hotel's signature restaurants and lounge offer a range of festive menus featuring Huaiyang cuisine, Japanese kaiseki, Cantonese classics, and modern international flavors. Seasonal ingredients, refined culinary craftsmanship and sweeping skyline views together to create memorable holiday experiences above the clouds.
120th Floor • Heavenly Jin — Festival Fine Dining Experience in the Clouds
Located on Floor 120 of the Shanghai Tower, 556 meters above ground, Heavenly Jin is "the highest restaurant in a building", presenting exclusive festive dinners on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The seasonal menu highlights winter delicacies such as Boiled Water Chestnut and Meatball Soup, Braised Prawn with Rice Soup Cream and Sea Urchin, Braised Beef with Black Truffle Sauce and Taro, plus signatures items including Boiled Fish Tendon Soup with Pickled Chinese Artichoke, Braised American Lobster with Salty Egg Yolk Curry Sauce and Quinoa, and Braised Fish Maw with Shrimp Roe. Paired with sweeping nighttime views of the city, the experience feels both indulgent and unforgettable.
Christmas Eve Dinner for Two: RMB 4,588 (including beverages)
New Year's Eve Dinner for Two: RMB 5,200 (including beverages)
104th Floor • Kinnjyou Inaka — A Kaiseki Celebration
On New Year's Eve, Kinnjyou Inaka offers a seasonal kaiseki dinner featuring Snow Crab, Tuna, Baby Lobster, and M7 Australian Wagyu Beef, paired with by a comforting winter hotpot, an intimate, heartwarming experience above the clouds.
New Year's Eve Kaiseki Dinner for Two: RMB 3,399
103rd Floor • Jin Yan — Refined Cantonese Festivities
Jin Yan offers a festive Cantonese set menu on December 31, crafted with daily-selected ingredients. Highlights include Double Boiled Conpoy with Vegetable and Matsutake Soup, Braised Baby Lobster with Minced Garlic, Braised Sea Cucumber and Flower Mushroom with Abalone Sauce, and Steamed Tiger Grouper and Mushroom with Soy Sauce, accompanied by nourishing dishes such as Soaked Green Vegetable and Bamboo Fungus in Superior Stock and Seafood Bisque with Noodles.
New Year's Eve Set Menu for Two: RMB 3,399
101st Floor • Centouno — Global Festive Seafood Buffet
Centouno presents special Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve seafood buffets, featuring oysters, tiger shrimp, spanner crab，sea conch, caviar and foie gras terrine; hot-station classics include Roasted Turkey, Beef Wellington, Roasted Australian Beef Sirloin and Honey Glazed Ham. Guests can also enjoy made-to-order Cheese-Grilled Rock Lobster, a selection of desserts and Mövenpick ice cream, along with a newly introduced winter hotpot that adds a comforting warmth to the holiday season.
Christmas Eve Buffet: RMB 638 per guest
New Year's Eve Buffet for Two: RMB 2,026
84th Floor • Yi Lounge — New Year's Countdown Party
Yi Lounge hosts a New Year's Eve countdown party on December 31, with panoramic views of the Bund and Huangpu River. Guests can enjoy free-flow Champagne, Balvenie Port Wood 21 Years and Martell Xo, bar snacks, live music, and close-up magic entertainment, a vibrant and celebratory way to welcome the new year.
Party packages from RMB 588 per person
1st Floor • Café & Patisserie — Festive Gift Hampers
The hotel's Café & Patisserie offers curated festive hampers through December 31, containing Sonovia Iberian Ham, Sicilia Virgin Olive Oil, panettone, Maccaroneria Pasta, Stolen, chocolates, and macarons, perfect for thoughtful seasonal gifting.
Festive Hamper: RMB 1,288 per set
For festival dining reservations and gift purchases, please call +86 21 3886 8989 at least two days in advance. All prices are subject to a 15% service charge. For a memorable stay experience above the clouds, visit the official Jin Jiang Rewards, Radisson Rewards, www.jhotel-shanghai.com or contact info@jhotel-shanghai.com.
ABOUT JIN JIANG RADISSON HOTELS
Established under Jin Jiang International Group, Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels is a business structure formed by Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Co., Ltd. and Radisson Hotel Group China. Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels provides a complete hospitality solution for luxury and high-end hotels, creating outstanding value and exceptional stay experience for guests while meeting the evolving needs of tourism industry.
The portfolio of Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels comprises of 10 brands: J, Yan Garden, Kunlun, Jin Jiang Hotel, Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, and Golden Tulip.
Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels offers dual loyalty programs: Jin Jiang Rewards and Radisson Rewards, tailormade for domestic and international guests. Our loyalty programs are designed to deliver an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, offering exclusive privileges and benefits to our valued members.
ABOUT J
Above All Else
J is an important milestone for Jin Jiang International being the first Chinese company successfully developed a top-of-class "Chinese global brand". Meticulously crafted over the course of years, J brand inherits the essence of "Benevolence" advocated by Chinese Confucianism, conveying the cultural sentiment of "Like a Gentleman, with a Benevolent Heart".
The letter "J" is derived from the phonetic sound of the Chinese character "锦" (Jin), sharing the same initial letter as "Jin Jiang", thereby reflecting the close connection between the J brand and the Jin Jiang brand. The design inspiration for the J logo originates from the blooming magnolia, the official flower of Shanghai. The goal of J is to establish itself as a top global Chinese hotel brand positioned at the pinnacle of global hotel brands, originating from Shanghai and blooming worldwide.
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J Hotel Shanghai Tower Launches Its Festive Season Celebration "Wish Upon a Star"
