DIFC becomes top five global hub for hedge fund managers

DIFC becomes top five global hub for hedge fund managers – over 100 hedge funds now registered in the Centre

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, has registered its 100th hedge fund, reflecting its dominance in the sector and successful journey to becoming a top five global hub for the industry. The number of hedge fund managers doubled from […] The post DIFC becomes top five global hub for hedge fund managers – over 100 hedge funds now registered in the Cen…

DIFC becomes top five global hub for hedge fund managers - over 100 hedge funds now registered in the Centre

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, has registered its 100th hedge fund, reflecting its dominance in the sector and successful journey to becoming a top five global hub for the industry. The number of hedge fund managers doubled from 50 at the start of 2024.81 are billion-dollar AUM managers. During 2025, new arrivals include Baron Capital Managemen…

Dubai hedge fund tally surpasses 100 as DIFC growth accelerates

Dubai’s status as a global hedge fund hub continues to strengthen, with the number of hedge funds operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) exceeding 100 for the first time, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites data released on Monday as revealing that the DIFC is now home to 102 hedge funds, more than double the figure recorded at the start of last year. Around 80% of those firms manage more than $1bn in asset…

DIFC becomes top five global hub for hedge fund managers

Over 100 hedge funds now registered in the Centre