/PRNewswire/ — ADGM, the international financial hub of Abu Dhabi, today announced that Rokos Capital Management (RCM) has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi after receiving its Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). RCM’s new Abu Dhabi office is located in the Sky Tower under ADGM jurisdiction and expands the company’s international footprint, which already includes offices in London, New York and Singapore.
RCM is a global multi-asset investment company focused on delivering high, sustainable risk-adjusted returns for investors. The firm’s expertise spans strategies across all major asset classes and draws on its in-depth knowledge of global macro trading.
Chris Irish, Middle East Head and Chief Financial Officer at Rokos Capital Managementstated: “Receiving our full approval for the ADGM is an important milestone in the development of RCM in the region. We look forward to continuing to build on this foundation as we expand our team and deepen our collaboration with local investors and partners.”
Founded in 2015, ADGM has become a leading and fastest-growing financial center in the region, providing a solid legal framework that meets international standards. This provides global businesses and investors with security, confidence and access to opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the wider region.
Backed by Abu Dhabi’s economic stability, business-friendly environment and long-term diversification strategy, the ADGM continues to attract a growing number of international financial institutions seeking access to regional and global markets.
Arvind Ramamurthy, Head of Market Development, ADGMstated: “We congratulate Rokos Capital Management on the award of the FSP license and the opening of its office in Abu Dhabi. RCM’s entry into the market strengthens the ADGM’s growing ecosystem of leading global financial institutions, based on a transparent, results-oriented regulatory framework and an attractive environment for asset managers serving regional and international clients. We continue to see strong momentum in companies choosing to establish an office in the ADGM, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a preferred location for global investors and a gateway to opportunities across the region.”
Information about the ADGM
The ADGM is the leading international financial center (IFC) based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the largest financial districts in the world in terms of size and is the largest IFC in the Middle East and Africa in terms of the number of active licenses.
The ADGM is also one of a handful of jurisdictions in the world, and the only one in the region, to directly apply the established legal system of English common law.
The ADGM manages both the Al Maryah and Al Reem islands, jointly designated as the Abu Dhabi Financial Free Zone, and connects the economies of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region to global markets. Its advanced and inclusive ecosystem enables financial and non-financial institutions to operate successfully, fostering innovation, sustainable growth and long-term economic resilience.
Through its continued growth and cross-border partnerships, the ADGM consolidates Abu Dhabi’s position as a “Capital of capital” and as the world’s leading hub for finance, investment and entrepreneurship.
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