Dubai – 21 May 2026
TMF Group, a leading global provider of fund administration, corporate and compliance services, has received regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate as a Fund Administrator within Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The firm has also been licensed to provide corporate services from the Centre.
The approval enables TMF Group to support clients establishing and operating within DIFC, while delivering fund administration solutions to regional and international asset managers accessing opportunities across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
The expansion reinforces TMF Group’s growing presence in the Middle East and comes as DIFC continues to strengthen its position as a leading global financial centre and regional hub for wealth and asset management.
Farida Azarioh, Head of Financial Services, Middle East, India and Africa at TMF Group, said: “DIFC is a key financial hub and plays an important role in the continued development of the region’s funds ecosystem. Establishing operations within DIFC enables us to further support clients locally and as they expand across the region. This marks an important milestone in strengthening our regional footprint.”
Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, said: “We are pleased to welcome TMF Group to DIFC as we continue to broaden and deepen our financial ecosystem. TMF Group’s expertise in fund administration and corporate services will further enhance the support available to asset managers and corporates operating from the Centre. DIFC’s robust regulatory framework and business environment continue to attract leading global firms seeking to serve regional and international clients from Dubai.”
