Middle East: CICC launches in Dubai; Boutique advisory firm sets-up in Abu Dhabi

CICC is looking to strengthen ties between China and the Gulf region; meanwhile, a former MD at Standard Chartered, Kapil Jobanputra, has become managing partner of real asset firm Elaeo Partners.

By Andrew Tjaardstra

May 27, 2025

In FinanceAsia's Middle East round-up, Chinese powerhouse CICC has launched in Dubai, while a new adivsory firm has launched Abu Dhabi in the Middle East. Meanwhile the Hong Kong Stock Exchange HKEX is set to host the Capital Markets Forum with the Saudi Tadwaul Group in Hong Kong on May 29-30.

CICC launches in DIFC

China International Capital Corporation CICC earlier this month officially launched a branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre DIFC.

The new branch operates under the name China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited CICC DIFC Branch, holds a Category 4 license and is...

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