DIFC first in region to join forces with AIMA

DIFC first in region to join forces with AIMA

DUBAI, 11th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced it is the first financial centre in the region to enter into an agreement with the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the alternative investment industry’s pre-eminent voice globally, representing over 2,100 corporate members with over US$2.5 trillion hedge fund and/or private credit assets. 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.

Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, said, “DIFC is delighted to be the first financial centre in the region to partner with AIMA. Innovation and cross-border collaboration attracts capital flows and opportunities in growth markets for high-performing hedge funds with a range of investment strategies. This agreement marks yet another pivotal moment for Dubai and DIFC as we continue to attract world-class talent, whilst driving the future of finance by providing a robust and hyper-connected ecosystem for the alternative investment industry that enables them to manage their global portfolios efficiently.”

Jack Inglis, CEO, AIMA, commented, “The past year has seen many reports of alternative investment