Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced that Rokos Capital Management (RCM) has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi after obtaining Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).
RCM’s new office is located in Sky Tower, positioning the firm within one of the UAE capital’s key financial districts. The expansion complements the firm’s existing international presence across London, New York, and Singapore.
Chris Irish, Head of Middle East and Head of Finance at Rokos Capital Management, stated that, “Securing our full regulatory license in ADGM is a significant milestone in RCM’s development in the region. We look forward to building on this as we expand our team and deepen our engagement with local investors and partners.”
The move reflects a broader trend of global asset managers establishing a presence in Abu Dhabi to access capital pools and investment opportunities across the Middle East and beyond.
Since its establishment in 2015, ADGM has evolved into one of the region’s fastest-growing international financial centers. Its regulatory framework, based on internationally recognized standards, offers legal clarity and operational certainty, making it an attractive destination for global financial institutions.
Backed by Abu Dhabi’s economic resilience, investor-friendly policies, and long-term diversification agenda, ADGM continues to attract a wide range of firms seeking a strategic base for regional and international operations.
Arvind Ramamurthy Chief Market Development Officer ADGM
“We congratulate Rokos Capital Management on receiving its FSP and on establishing its Abu Dhabi office. RCM’s entry further strengthens ADGM’s growing ecosystem of leading global financial institutions, underpinned by a transparent, outcomes-focused regulatory framework and a compelling ecosystem for managers to serve regional and international clients. We continue to see strong momentum in firms choosing to set up in ADGM, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s position as a destination of choice for global investors and a gateway to opportunities across the region.”
The addition of Rokos Capital Management reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a global financial hub and highlights the increasing momentum of international firms choosing ADGM as a gateway to emerging market opportunities.
