ExpansionJun 3, 2026, 08:01 AM
WTW Secures DFSA License for Investment Operations in Dubai DIFC
AI Summary
WTW announced it has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for a license to operate as WTW Investments (DIFC) Limited within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This approval marks a significant milestone in WTW’s strategic expansion across the Middle East, enabling the firm to proactively offer its full suite of regulated investment capabilities, including advisory services and fund solutions, to wealth managers, family offices, and institutional clients. The move transitions WTW to a locally anchored, scalable platform with direct access to dynamic investment markets, building on its established presence in the region.
Key Highlights
- WTW received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for a license to operate as WTW Investments (DIFC) Limited.
- The license allows WTW to proactively arrange access to its full suite of regulated investment capabilities in and from DIFC.
- WTW will offer investment advisory services and access to fund solutions to wealth management, family offices, and institutional clients.
- WTW Investments has over US$3.6 trillion in assets under advisory and US$187 billion in assets under management globally.
- The Middle East is identified as a strategic growth priority for WTW, reinforcing its commitment to the region.
- DIFC is home to 8,844 active firms, including 1,052 regulated firms and over 500 Wealth and Asset Management firms.
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