DFSA Licence Paves Way for Capital International’s Expansion into the Middle East

Capital International Limited (“Capital International”) is pleased to announce that it has received regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) to operate a Representative Office within the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”). This strategic milestone reinforces the Group’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and builds on its established operations in the Isle of Man, South Africa, and Jersey.  

Strategic Benefits of the Expansion into Dubai:

• Strengthened Regional Presence: Establishing a physical presence in Dubai embeds Capital International within the Middle East market, enabling closer engagement with clients and partners.
• ‍Integration into a Leading Financial Hub: Joining the DIFC community positions the company at the centre of one of the world’s most dynamic financial ecosystems, fostering collaboration, and access to a network of global financial institutions.
• ‍Enhanced Service Delivery: The DFSA licence enables Capital International to deliver its multi-currency investment platform to professional clients in the region. This platform provides access to multiple asset classes - global equities, ETFs, bonds, and funds, offering flexibility not always available in restricted platforms.
• ‍Client-Centric Investment Solutions: Unlike platforms limited to proprietary products, ours is designed to give clients true choice and transparency, supporting diverse investment strategies and enabling better portfolio outcomes.

Commenting on the approval, David Noon, Commercial Director, said: “We’ve already built strong relationships with financial service intermediaries in the Middle East, but I’m a strong believer that to achieve real growth in any business, you must be there on the ground. By joining the DIFC community, we can deepen our ties with the region and support our business partners more effectively. We’ve done this before in South Africa, where being on the ground made all the difference. Our aim in the Middle East is the same: to become part of the community, part of the DIFC, and to grow alongside our business partners.”

Gavin Parry, Managing Director, Capital International Limited, added: “Our expansion into Dubai is a natural progression for Capital International. It enables us to work more closely with clients and partners in the region and reflects our commitment to building strong, long-term relationships. We look forward to providing ongoing support to the financial community with investment solutions that meet international standards.”  

Capital International’s expansion into Dubai marks an important step in its long-term growth strategy. By combining local presence, and an intermediary-focused investment platform, the Group is well-positioned to serve the evolving needs of professional clients in the Middle East. This move reflects its commitment to building lasting partnerships and delivering flexible, global investment solutions that empower clients to achieve their financial goals.

Capital International Limited, Capital Financial Markets Limited, and Capital International Bank Limited, are licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Capital International Limited is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Capital International, Capital International Asset Management, and Capital International Investment Platform are trading names of Capital International Limited. Capital International is a trading name of Capital Financial Markets Limited.

Capital International Bank Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital International Group Limited (www.capital-iom.com), a privately owned financial services group based in the Isle of Man and operates as a non-retail, restricted deposit taker under a Class 1 (2) licence. Deposits are not covered by the Isle of Man Depositors’ Compensation Scheme and terms and conditions apply. Capital International Bank and Capital International are trading names of Capital International Bank Limited. Capital International Bank Limited is also licensed by the South African Reserve Bank Prudential Authority to conduct the business of a Representative Office in South Africa.

CILSA Investments (Pty) Ltd (FSP No. 44894), trading as Capital International SA, is authorised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa.

Capital International (Jersey) Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission for the conduct of Investment Business and Fund Services Business. Capital International and Capital International Asset Management are trading names of Capital International (Jersey) Limited. Capital International (Jersey) Limited (FSP No. 51164) is authorised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa.

Capital International Limited (DIFC Representative Office) is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority as a Representative Office. 

Registered office: Unit GD-PB-04-01-OF-01-0, Level 1, DIFC Funds Centre, Precinct Building 4, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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