{"id":66072,"date":"2026-05-22T14:34:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=66072"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:36:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:36:37","slug":"cantor-receives-financial-services-permission-from-adgm-to-expand-in-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2026\/05\/cantor-receives-financial-services-permission-from-adgm-to-expand-in-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"Cantor Receives Financial Services Permission from ADGM to Expand in Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cantor has received financial services permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The approval supports Cantor\u2019s strategic expansion in the Middle East following the opening of its Abu Dhabi office in December 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Abu Dhabi office will serve as a regional hub for Cantor\u2019s investment banking and capital markets activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cantor, a leading global investment bank and part of the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies, announced that the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has granted the company approval to conduct regulated financial activities within ADGM, Abu Dhabi\u2019s international financial centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The approval, confirmed through the issuance of a Financial Services Permission, marks a key milestone in Cantor\u2019s strategic expansion across the Middle East. It follows the opening of the company\u2019s Abu Dhabi office in December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new license strengthens Cantor\u2019s presence in one of the region\u2019s most important financial hubs, as the Middle East continues to witness strong economic momentum, growing investment activity, and increasing institutional capital formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cantor Strengthens Its Presence in ADGM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commenting on the announcement, Sage Kelly, Co-CEO and Global Head of Investment Banking at Cantor, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEstablishing our presence in Abu Dhabi reflects Cantor\u2019s long-term commitment to strategically important markets that are playing an increasingly important role in shaping global capital flows. The Middle East continues to see strong economic momentum, rising investment activity, and meaningful institutional capital formation. Our presence in ADGM will better enable us to serve clients seeking opportunities across the region and global markets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ali Khalpey, Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets for the Middle East at Cantor Fitzgerald, will lead Cantor\u2019s Abu Dhabi office, which will act as the company\u2019s regional hub for investment banking and capital markets activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abu Dhabi Office to Serve as a Regional Hub for Investment Banking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cantor currently operates two experienced teams dedicated to the region. The first is an equities platform with integrated sales, trading, and research capabilities, serving sovereign wealth funds and local, regional, and global institutional investors active in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second is an investment banking team focused on mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital markets advisory services, supporting clients pursuing growth, financing, and strategic opportunities across regional and global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ali Khalpey said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAbu Dhabi has rapidly established itself as a leading international financial centre and a gateway to one of the world\u2019s most dynamic investment environments. With our Abu Dhabi office now fully operational, we look forward to deepening our relationships with clients, investors, and strategic partners across the region, while contributing meaningfully to the continued development of the local capital markets ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADGM Welcomes Cantor to Abu Dhabi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM<\/strong>, welcomed Cantor\u2019s expansion into ADGM, noting that the presence of global financial institutions reflects Abu Dhabi\u2019s growing appeal as a financial and investment hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are pleased to welcome a leading global financial institution like Cantor to ADGM as it continues to expand its regional footprint. Cantor\u2019s decision to establish operations in Abu Dhabi reflects the growing interest among major international financial institutions in accessing the investment opportunities offered by the Middle East, particularly the Gulf.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Cantor\u2019s ADGM License Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cantor\u2019s Financial Services Permission within ADGM enhances the company\u2019s ability to serve clients in the Middle East through a regulated platform in one of the region\u2019s leading financial centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Abu Dhabi office also places Cantor closer to sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, major corporations, and clients seeking access to opportunities across the Middle East and global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The move comes as Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a regional hub for finance and investment, supported by a sophisticated regulatory framework, a business-friendly environment, and growing activity across asset management, capital markets, and institutional investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cantor, a leading global investment bank and part of the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies, announced that the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has granted the company approval to conduct regulated financial activities within ADGM, Abu Dhabi\u2019s international financial centre. 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