Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched the DIFC Funds Centre to support the growing demand from hedge fund spinouts, fund platforms, and boutique asset management firms. The Centre aims to provide an environment where wealth and asset management companies can scale operations and network with industry peers.
Set to open in the first quarter of 2025, the DIFC Funds Centre will offer flexible working solutions tailored to the needs of these firms. Companies interested in joining can apply now, with spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
This initiative is part of DIFC’s broader strategy to develop the wealth and asset management sector, which has seen significant growth. More than 400 firms now operate from DIFC, including 60 hedge funds. Recent joiners include multi-strategy hedge funds and global asset managers such as Aster Capital Management, Polen Capital Management and Bluecrest.
DIFC has also formed partnerships with key industry players like the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and the Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI), further strengthening its position as a hub for asset management in the region.
