Proprietary Investment Companies, often referred to as “prop trading/Investment firms,” are businesses that trade financial instruments, such as equities, bonds, derivatives, or other securities, in capital markets using their own funds rather than client money. This specific type of firm earns profits and bears losses directly from its own investments. No third-party client money is involved. If the company only trades its own funds and does not offer financial services to others, it is a non-regulated entity.
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the leading financial hubs in the Middle East, offering a robust legal framework based on English common law, tax efficiency, and access to a growing regional market. Whether you are launching an asset management firm, financial advisory business, fund manager, or fintech solution, DIFC provides a structured path to establish and scale regulated entities under the oversight of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Establishing your financial services business in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) offers a strategic gateway to the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. With a world-class regulatory framework overseen by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), ADGM is an increasingly preferred jurisdiction for asset managers, fintech firms, venture capital platforms, and investment advisors.
Zubin Muriya is a seasoned Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional with over two decades of cross-jurisdictional experience in banking regulatory compliance, financial crime risk management, corporate governance framework, and audit advisory. His work across India and the GCC (UAE, Qatar, Bahrain) reflects a career rooted in regulatory rigor and operational integrity.
