Dubai – 03 June 2026
A leading Global Advisory, broking and solutions company, has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to establish WTW Investments (DIFC) Limited within Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a significant milestone in the firm’s Middle East growth strategy.
The licence enables WTW to provide investment advisory services and arrange access to fund solutions from DIFC, strengthening its ability to serve institutional investors, wealth managers, family offices and corporate clients across the region. The move establishes a scalable regional platform that will allow the firm to expand its regulated investment capabilities in one of the world’s fastest-growing financial markets.
WTW Investments enters DIFC with more than USD 3.6 trillion in assets under advisory and USD 187 billion in assets under management, bringing extensive global expertise in investment consulting, fiduciary management and institutional advisory services.
The approval builds on WTW’s longstanding presence in the Middle East, where the firm has advised leading sovereign wealth funds, public pension plans and multinational employers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The new regulatory status further enhances WTW’s ability to deepen client engagement and broaden its service offering across the region.
His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, said: “WTW Investments’ decision to establish its regional presence in DIFC reflects Dubai’s position as a preferred destination for global wealth and asset management firms. As home to the region’s largest wealth and asset management ecosystem, DIFC provides direct access to capital, clients and growth opportunities. With more than USD 3.6 trillion in assets under advisory and USD 187 billion in assets under management, WTW Investments brings significant global expertise in investment advisory and institutional consulting to our community, and we look forward to supporting its continued growth from Dubai.”
The licence underscores WTW’s commitment to expanding its regional footprint through continued investment in talent, infrastructure and client partnerships, while reinforcing DIFC’s position as the leading hub for wealth and asset management in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region.
