The third edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week marked significant announcements from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), with assets under management reaching $635 billion—a remarkable 41% growth compared to last year. This milestone underscores global financial institutions’ confidence in Abu Dhabi as a financial hub.
A Vision for Growth
Ahmed Jassem Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM and Chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development, emphasized:
“These achievements reflect Abu Dhabi’s comprehensive vision centered on growth, progress, partnerships, and transforming opportunities into achievements.”
Al Zaabi highlighted the growing number of global financial leaders and innovators choosing ADGM as their operational base as a testament to Abu Dhabi’s robust infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.
Leading Companies Setting Up at ADGM
Notable financial institutions and firms establishing offices at ADGM include:
- Investment Management: BlackRock, PGIM, and Nuveen
- Private Equity Leaders: General Atlantic, Lone Star Funds, and Investindustrial
- Private Credit Giants: Golub Capital and Polen Capital
- Insurance: Eldridge
- Global Asset Management: Carta
- Hedge Funds: Marshall Wace
This growing list of industry leaders further cements Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a secure, prosperous, and dynamic global financial hub.