Cantor receives approval from
Strengthens cross-border investment and capital formation capabilities, connecting the Middle East to global markets.
/PRNewswire/ –Cantor, a premier global investment bank and part of the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies, today announced that the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) of ADGM, the international financial center in Abu Dhabi, has granted the firm approval to conduct regulated financial activities within ADGM.
The approval, confirmed through the issuance of a Financial Services Authorization (FSP), represents an important milestone in Cantor’s strategic expansion in the Middle East. This authorization follows the opening of the firm’s office in Abu Dhabi in December 2025.
“Our presence in Abu Dhabi reflects Cantor’s long-term commitment to strategically important markets that increasingly influence global capital flows,” he said. Sage Kelly, Joint CEO and Global Head of Investment Banking at Cantor. “The Middle East continues to experience strong economic dynamism, growing investment activity and significant institutional capital formation. Our presence at ADGM allows us to better serve clients seeking opportunities in both the region and international markets.”
Led by Ali Khalpey, Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets for the Middle East, Cantor’s Abu Dhabi office will serve as a regional hub for the firm’s investment banking and capital markets activities. Cantor currently has two specialized teams in the region: an equity platform with comprehensive sales, trading and research capabilities, serving local, regional and global sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors with a presence in the Middle East; and an investment banking team focused on mergers and acquisitions and capital markets advisory.
“Abu Dhabi has rapidly established itself as a leading international financial center and a gateway to one of the most dynamic investment environments in the world,” he said. Khalpey. “With our Abu Dhabi office now fully operational, we look forward to strengthening relationships with clients, investors and strategic partners across the region, while contributing to the continued growth of the local capital markets ecosystem.”
“We are pleased to welcome a premier global financial institution like Cantor to ADGM as the firm continues to expand its presence in the region,” he stated. Arvind Ramamurthy, Director Market Development, ADGM. “Cantor’s decision to establish operations in Abu Dhabi reflects the growing demand among leading global financial institutions to access investment opportunities emerging in the Persian Gulf and across the Middle East.”
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Cantor, a premier global investment bank, is part of the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies. Founded in 1945, Cantor offers unrivaled industry expertise, innovative products and tailored solutions across a broad range of financial services, including investment banking, capital markets, fixed income and equity trading, prime services, analytics and asset management. Headquartered in New York, the firm has more than 60 offices around the world.
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