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#DIFC has launched its latest Future of Finance report, "The Shift to Private Capital: The new private wealth hubs", revealing how the rapid rise of private markets and an unprecedented USD 124trn intergenerational wealth transfer are reshaping global finance. Dubai, with the highest concentration of private wealth in any Middle Eastern city, is now home to 81,200 millionaires, 237 centimillionaires and 20 billionaires, reflecting its growing influence in global finance. DIFC's expanding ecosystem, home to the region's biggest wealth and asset management cluster of 440 firms, including 85 hedge funds, is further cementing Dubai's role as a trusted gateway to USD 8 trillion of regional wealth. Read the full report now: https://lnkd.in/dPaUKB33 #DIFC2025 #FutureOfFinance #PrivateWealth #PrivateCapital

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As crypto ownership in the UAE climbs toward 30%, the conversation is shifting — from hype to how serious investors navigate this new asset class responsibly. “This is why working with regulated crypto banks becomes essential for serious investors,” says Rohan Misra, CFA, FRM, SEO, ADGM & Head of GCC at AMINA Bank, when speaking to Rachel Dawson at the Fast Company Middle East. From UHNWIs to asset managers, the most successful clients aren’t chasing trends — they’re building balanced portfolios that tap into crypto’s unique advantages. Rohan shares why the smartest portfolios today are evolving: 🔹 Crypto isn’t here to replace traditional investments — it’s here to strengthen them 🔹 It opens access to global 24/7 markets, DeFi protocols, and new types of economic value 🔹 But volatility is real — and working with regulated banks is what sets long-term players apart Read the full piece here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQYpjByJ #AMINABank #FastCompanyME #Crypto #Investing #DigitalAssets #UHNWI #WealthManagement #Crypto #Banking

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What does it take to build a world-class digital assets ecosystem from Abu Dhabi?​ ​ We sat down with Ala Haddad, Hub71+ Digital Assets Lead, to explore how Hub71 is empowering Web3 founders through strategic partnerships, regulatory clarity, and a thriving community focused on the future of finance.​ ​ #Hub71 #DigitalAssets #Web3 #InAbuDhabi

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VentureSouq, a UAE-based VC firm, has closed its second fintech Fund (FinTech Fund II), backed by sovereign and institutional LPs, including Jada Fund of Funds (PIF-owned), Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), Mubadala, Takamol, Krafton, and Jordan’s ISSF. https://lnkd.in/dqpmtvGB

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We’re proud to announce a strategic collaboration between CoinMENA FZE and Zand, the AI-powered digital bank licensed by the UAE Central Bank. Through this partnership, clients will be able to seamlessly transfer funds between their #ZandBank accounts and #CoinMENA wallets, bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) in a secure, efficient, and user-friendly way. 🤝This step strengthens CoinMENA’s commitment to being the most trusted #DigitalAsset platform in #MENA, while Zand continues to pioneer AI-powered banking #innovation. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eejmy64E

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UAE startups managed to secure notable rounds of funding in 2024, underscoring the sector’s resilience. Download the full UAE Fintech Report 2024 here: https://bit.ly/400bqcc -with Yuze Ziina زينة FlapKap PRYPCO Stake Tarabut Vyne BitOasis CoinDCX Mitgo #fintech #UAE #funding #report #payments #crypto

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The Family Office, a leading wealth management firm in the GCC, has launched its latest digital tool, FinancialGoal.com, in DIFC. This innovative tool is designed to support investors in defining and achieving their financial goals with personalised investment strategies built around private market opportunities. Financial Goal provides a comprehensive digital experience that helps users define their goals, whether retirement planning, funding their children’s education, or building a multi-generational legacy, while simulating different financial outcomes and building customised investment plans aligned with their ambitions. (Advertorial)

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