News and Views by the Fintech Times · 2026-03-28 · 9 min
Key Topics Covered: The surge of new entrants in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi FinTech ecosystems, with a 20% increase in investment managers setting up shop annually. Trends in regional asset classes: Growth of private credit, hedge funds, and regulation of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies overseen by FATF and VARA. Challenges in attracting experienced talent for emerging asset classes, emphasizing the importance of local knowledge and the risks of international recruitment. The rise of family offices in the UAE, including generational shifts and increasing appetite for diversified and regulated investments like hedge funds, private credit, and virtual assets. The strategic role of regulatory frameworks in scaling family businesses and attracting global capital into the UAE's vibrant ecosystem. Oscar’s perspectives on the importance of infrastructure investments in virtual assets and the evolving gaming sector, highlighting the region's dynamic growth.
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