DIFC becomes 1st financial center in Dubai to partner with AIMA

DIFC becomes 1st financial center in Dubai to partner with AIMA

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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has become the first financial center in the region to enter into an agreement with the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the alternative investment industry’s pre-eminent voice globally.

The agreement further solidifies AIMA’s long-standing commitment to the region and DIFC’s ever-growing role as an international hub for alternative investments and hedge funds.

Mr. Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA, commented that “The past year has seen many reports of alternative investment managers, including some of the industry’s largest names, opening offices in the United Arab Emirates. AIMA has enjoyed member representation in the region for over 15 years and has closely watched its growth as an important global financial hub, not just for alternative investments but also for the wider asset management industry. In signing this MoU, we are pleased to partner with a recognized industry leader in the DIFC to further assist our members in Dubai and support the maturation of the alternative asset management sector in this vibrant location.”

Arif AmiriCEO – DIFC Authority

“DIFC is delighted to be the first financial center in the region to partner with