UAE Strengthens Fund Administration Ecosystem Amid Rising Global Demand
UAE Strengthens Fund Administration Ecosystem Amid Rising Global Demand The United Arab Emirates is emerging as a regional hub for fund administration , as investors and asset managers increasingly seek transparent, compliant, and well-regulated environments for portfolio operations. Regulatory authorities in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have reported a surge in new fund-licence applications and administrative-service registrations, highlighting strong momentum in the investment-management industry. A Backbone Function in Modern Investment Fund administration refers to the management of a fund’s financial records, investor reporting, valuation, and regulatory compliance — the operational infrastructure that ensures trust and transparency between fund managers and investors. Administrators perform key functions such as Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations , investor record-keeping , audit coordination , and regulatory filing...