A VIBRANT FINANCIAL SERVICES AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY
DIFC is today the largest cluster for international financial services between Singapore and Europe.
The business and financial services community in DIFC represents a wide cross section of the world’s leading players. Many of which have chosen the centre as the base for their regional headquarters.
DIFC’s global stature is evidenced by the geographic diversity of firms operating out of the Centre with approximately 40% of the regulated firms coming from different parts of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region; 42% from across Europe; and 18% from the US and rest of the world.
Since its establishment, DIFC has grown not just in size but also in the sophistication and depth of financial activity carried out from the Centre. Innovative legislative initiatives that addressed specific industry needs and the growing requirements of financial services across the region were key drivers of growth.
DIFC Clientele Includes
- 16 of the world’s top 20 banks
- 8 of the world’s top 20 largest asset managers
- 4 of the world’s 5 largest insurance companies
- 6 of the top 10 global law firms
