Interest builds in DIFC from US institutions during gathering of financial leaders

Interest builds in DIFC from US institutions during gathering of financial leaders

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), is seeing heightened interest from US-based companies looking to establish a presence in the Centre so they can access opportunities in the region.

Following an extensive roadshow to the US in May this year, DIFC’s profile and reputation continues to grow, contributing to a 106 per cent increase in the overall client pipeline. This warranted a further visit to meet a range of institutions spanning the banking, wealth and asset management, hedge fund, insurance, FinTech and innovation sectors.

For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The visit coincided with IMF and IIF Annual Membership Meetings which are attended by world and financial leaders.

The 2022 IIF AMM focused on the most relevant and cutting-edge issues impacting financial services, including ESG, sustainable finance and the role of digital assets, all of which aligns to DIFC’s vision to drive the future of finance.

DIFC’s senior delegation to Washington D.C. was led by Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC. The Governor’s delegation highlighted how DIFC is enabling the future of finance and helping prospective clients navigate a route to MEASA markets.

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