Post by : Badri Ariffin

IQ-EQ, a global leader in investor services, has revealed that its subsidiary, Gordian Capital, has secured regulatory approval to broaden its institutional fund platform services within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

With the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) granting a licence, Gordian is poised to provide a diverse array of institutional fund services both in and from DIFC.

The new licence enables Gordian to:

• Manage collective investment funds
• Advise on financial products
• Arrange custody services
• Facilitate investment deals
• Oversee asset management

Additionally, the approval allows the use of its institutional fund platform at DIFC.

This licence is designed for seasoned investment professionals seeking a regulated operational framework in Dubai. Gordian will manage operational and business functions, enabling investment managers to concentrate on investment strategies.

The firm also aims to assist in fund structuring and facilitate capital movements from the Middle East into global investment avenues.

With established offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Melbourne, Gordian's expansion into Dubai further bolsters its cross-border fund services for international clientele.

IQ-EQ acquired Gordian Capital in July 2025, aiming to enhance its regulated fund platform and structuring services across various markets, including APAC and Europe.

Since its inception in 2005, Gordian has successfully launched over 115 funds across private and public investment strategies, currently overseeing approximately US$22 billion in assets. Its diverse clientele encompasses institutional asset managers, hedge funds, family offices, corporates, and investment platforms across sectors like private equity, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital, and long-only strategies.

Mark Voumard, Founder of Gordian and Managing Director at IQ-EQ, expressed that the DIFC expansion will enable investment managers to establish a regulated footprint in Dubai, ensuring quicker market access and operational assistance.

Richard Surrency, Group Chief Commercial Officer at IQ-EQ, emphasized the DFSA licence as a significant advancement in the company's Middle East growth initiative, underscoring that the UAE continues to be a dynamic and expanding financial hub.

Welcoming Gordian Capital to DIFC, Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, stated that the firm's entry will enhance the region's asset management and institutional fund platform ecosystem.

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