ADGM Enhances Abu Dhabi’s Financial Landscape with $4.4 Trillion Firms

Post by : Bianca Suleiman

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has made significant strides in reinforcing the emirate's position as a pivotal financial hub at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026 in Los Angeles.

This gathering follows an impressive month for ADGM, during which eight leading international financial institutions, collectively managing US$4.4 trillion in assets, revealed plans to set up operations in Abu Dhabi.

Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, spearheaded the delegation, engaging with global policymakers, institutional investors, and prominent asset managers to explore Abu Dhabi's burgeoning role in the world of finance, investment opportunities, and international collaborations.

Al Zaabi emphasized during the conference that the UAE continues to draw global investors due to its stable and forward-thinking financial landscape. He indicated that ADGM is dedicated to fostering long-term partnerships with financial institutions worldwide while establishing a reliable ecosystem supported by transparent regulations and robust international connectivity.

He expressed ADGM's ambition to rank among the world’s top five financial centres, highlighting the significant interest from global asset managers looking to enter the region.

Al Zaabi also participated in a fireside chat with Alan Schwartz, Executive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners, focusing on global financial innovation and the economic transformation taking place in Abu Dhabi.

He pointed out that the UAE's economic resilience stems from strategic planning and diversification, not just short-term policies. In March 2026 alone, ADGM issued 284 new licenses, a 5.2 percent increase from the prior year’s 270 licenses.

Additionally, Al Zaabi stated that ADGM is proudly developing a financial centre aimed at the future, melding global links, institutional strength, and sustainable capital opportunities, echoing Abu Dhabi’s vision to be the "Capital of Capital."

Numerous global investment firms recently announced their intent to expand within ADGM, including Muzinich & Co., Hillhouse Investment Management, Barings, and Bain Capital.

Moreover, Hashed Global Management Limited and Rokos Capital Management secured financial services approval from ADGM, while Capital Group and Man Group expressed plans to open offices in the emirate.

At the Milken conference, ADGM engaged in over 50 high-level discussions with major global players, such as Blackstone, Carlyle Global Investment Management, Coinbase, and Guggenheim, focusing on investment collaborations and the advantages of ADGM’s progressive regulatory framework.

ADGM remains dedicated to propelling Abu Dhabi’s economic vision by fostering innovation, attracting global investments, and upholding international financial standards, particularly through the implementation of English Common Law.

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