New Chinese and Indian Banks at Dubai International Financial Centre Soon
July, 2017
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has revealed that various top Chinese and Indian banks are in the process of obtaining banking licenses and will be shortly setting up operations at DIFC.
A number of leading Chinese and Indian banks are already operating from DIFC. In the next year or so DIFC expects to house another 10 Chinese and Indian banks, although the names of the banks haven’t been mentioned, according to a Gulf News report.
A strong interest from Asia’s top banks and financial institutions can only be positive for DIFC and the economy of Dubai on the whole.
It goes without saying that increased interest for new company formations in DIFC and other Dubai free zones is strongly anticipated.
DIFC provides an environment for huge wealth and investment opportunities. It is the ideal platform to set up a business and prosper from the region’s huge demand for financial services.
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Top global banks and financial institutions are highly attracted to DIFC’s world-class, strong and secure business platform and find in DIFC the growth opportunities they are looking for.
DIFC’s future growth strategy will continue with a focus on Asia with expected interest from financial institutions in South Korea and Japan.
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A DIFC company formation means that investors can enjoy the following:
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- No exchange controls
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- Access to huge investment opportunities
- A number of legal vehicles due to capital structuring flexibility
- Legal system based on Common Law of England and Wales
- Independent, common law judicial system
- Strong and simple laws and regulations
- Operating environment in line with best global practices and international laws and regulations
- One-stop services for visas, work permits and other company formation procedures
- A world-class, unique communications, internet and transport infrastructure
- Access to pools of skilled professionals
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Areas of Business at DIFC
DIFC houses a diverse range of financial and non-financial companies from all over the world.
Banks
Many banks and brokerage firms are housed at DIFC.
The DIFC’s legal and regulatory platform has attracted banks that provide a host of services such as:
- Commercial Banking
- Investment Banking
- Project and Infrastructure Funding
- Treasury Services
- Trade and Export Finance
- Correspondent Banking
Insurance
Top global and regional insurers, reinsurers and brokers are based at DIFC and take advantage of its world-class infrastructure, regulations and legislation.
Global insurance companies have in many cases joined forces with regional companies to serve the region’s high demand for insurance and reinsurance services.
Wealth and Asset Management
DIFC’s legislative and regulatory platform offers an attractive, secure environment for the growth of the Fund Management sector. DIFC’s environment provides an attractive proposition for the management, domiciliation and distribution of funds.
The region benefits from a vast pool of wealth and a growing appetite for specialist investment products. This supportive legislative and regulatory regime is why the DIFC has been chosen by around 200 active wealth and fund management firms as a strategic hub to help grow their businesses.
SUPPORTING FUND MANAGERS.
Given the “light touch” approach of the DFSA with respect to QIFs and the relative speed in setting up QIFs, a number of regional managers have recently chosen to domicile funds in the DIFC as QIFs, rather than in other offshore or tax-free jurisdictions.
Brokerage and Capital Markets
Nasdaq Dubai (previously known as Dubai International Financial Exchange) is housed at DIFC. Nasdaq Dubai lists equities, equity derivatives, Sukuk (Islamic bonds), structured products and conventional bonds.
DIFC offers an ideal environment for investment banks and financial institutions to provide the below services to the region:
- Venture capital
- Private equity
- Underwriting
- Trade finance
- Private banking
- M & A advisory
- Brokerage service
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Professional Services Providers
DIFC has attracted a broad range of professional service providers in the fields of:
- Accounting and audit
- Consulting
- Legal
- Compliance
- Risk management
- Data and research providers
- Recruitment
Corporate Offices
DIFC is the ideal location for corporate headquarters and management offices.
DIFC also offers corporates free capital movement as well as flexible labour rules and regulations.
Corporate offices can also operate their treasury activities, including foreign exchange hedging and liquidity management via the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Types of Corporate offices based at DIFC:
- Holding Companies
- Managing Offices (including Treasury Centres)
- Proprietary Investments Firms
- Special Purpose Companies (SPC)
- Single Family Offices
Retailers
DIFC’s has superb business and lifestyle amenities
There are 3 retails zones at DIFC:
- Gate Village (next to The Gate) – art galleries, fine dining facilities
- Marble Walk (beneath The Gate) – casual dining, retail shops and other services
- The Balcony (terrace surrounding The Gate) – casual dining
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