CME Group, the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, has expanded into the Middle East with the opening of a Dubai office, located in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the firm will operate locally under a DFSA license.
The office will serve the rapidly growing regional demand to trade CME Group’s listed futures, options, and cash markets across a range of asset classes, including interest rates, equities, foreign exchange (FX), energy, agricultural, metals and cryptocurrency.
Julie Winkler Chief Commercial Officer CME Group
“Financial markets in the Middle East have seen tremendous growth in recent years due to surging institutional and retail activity. Amid rapidly expanding numbers of participants, it is imperative that we serve this market with the dedication it deserves. We’ve been focused on education, seminars and regulatory collaboration in the region for a number of years and plan to use our Dubai office to accelerate our efforts in supporting the vibrant trading ecosystem.”
“This is an important step in our global growth strategy, significantly strengthening our EMEA presence for clients. Our Dubai office will be CME Group’s Middle East hub, serving the UAE and surrounding markets,” said Serge Marston, Head of EMEA, CME Group.
Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, stated that, “We are delighted to welcome CME Group to DIFC, strengthening a relationship we have built over many years. Their presence in the center is a testament to Dubai’s strategic role as a global financial hub and underscores the growing opportunities in the region. We look forward to supporting CME Group as they capture new growth avenues and further strengthen their connections across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.”
