There are enormous opportunities for all financial services companies in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. Strong economic and demographic growth, alongside high levels of wealth, give all financial services companies potential to expand existing business and develop new customers.
Banking and Capital Market
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has become a premier hub for banking and capital markets, attracting global and regional financial institutions with its strong regulatory environment, world-class infrastructure, and strategic location. It supports a wide range of banking services—retail, corporate, and investment—under the oversight of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), ensuring transparency and stability.
DIFC’s dynamic capital markets include platforms like Nasdaq Dubai, known for listing sukuks and supporting various financial instruments. The Centre also champions financial innovation through robust support for FinTech, fostering a progressive ecosystem for start-ups and established firms alike.
Corporate Banking
Private Banking
Investment Banking
Brokerage
Capital Markets
Wealth and Asset Management
DIFC is the leading hub for Wealth and Asset Management firms in the MEASA region, offering a world-class legal and regulatory framework and fostering collaboration between clients, regulators, and authorities. With over 400 firms and more than USD 700 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM), DIFC provides a robust ecosystem for managing wealth. The launch of the Family Wealth Centre—the first of its kind globally—supports family businesses and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) amid an anticipated USD 1 trillion generational wealth transfer in the Middle East over the next decade.
Wealth Management
Asset Management
Fund Management
Private Equity
Hedge Funds
Venture Capital Firms
Insurance, Reinsurance and Captives
DIFC’s insurance sector is a vital component encompassing a wide range of activities from traditional insurance and reinsurance to captive insurance. The Centre’s regulatory framework further provides a stable and secure environment for insurance businesses, attracting both regional and international players, enabling companies to provide essential risk management solutions.