Cambridge Associates has been granted a license by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to open its first Middle East office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
The move allows the global asset management firm to commence operations and join other wealth managers seeking to tap into Dubai’s deep pools of private capital.
Why Dubai ?
The influx of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in recent years has positioned the UAE as a prime destination for firms like Cambridge Associates.
It assists institutional investors and family offices in deploying capital across multiple asset classes.
DIFC alone is home to family offices controlling over $1 trillion in assets, making it a strategic hub for wealth management.
This expansion underscores Dubai’s rise as a global financial powerhouse and a preferred base for cross-border investment strategies.
About Cambridge Associates
Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm that provides financial advisory services to institutional investors, such as endowments, foundations, pension funds, and family offices.
The firm specializes in investment consulting.
As well as outsourced investment management (OCIO) and research across various asset classes, including:
- Private equity
- Hedge funds
- Venture capital
- Public markets
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Cambridge Associates helps clients develop and manage customized investment portfolios to meet their long-term financial goals.
The firm is known for its deep research capabilities and extensive network within the alternative investments space.
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Other firms like Cambridge Associates in Dubai
Several global asset management and investment advisory firms, similar to Cambridge Associates, have established their Middle East or regional headquarters in Dubai, particularly in the DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre).
Here are some notable examples:
- BlackRock
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
- Rothschild & Co (Wealth Management)
- Mercer (Marsh McLennan)
- Partners Capital (Alternative Investments Advisory)
- Schroders
- Lombard Odier (Private Banking & Asset Mgmt.)
- Citigroup Global Wealth Management
- HSBC Global Asset Management
