Gordian Capital Secures DFSA Licence to Enhance Services at DIFC

Post by : Bianca Suleiman

The global investment services agency IQ-EQ has declared that its arm, Gordian Capital, has secured the necessary regulatory approval to broaden its offerings in institutional cross-border fund services at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Receiving a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) empowers Gordian to deliver a comprehensive range of institutional fund services within the DIFC environment.

With the newly acquired licence, Gordian is authorized to:

• Oversee collective investment funds
• Provide financial product advice
• Organize custody services
• Facilitate investment agreements
• Administer asset management

Additionally, the firm has also gained consent to deploy its institutional fund framework within the DIFC.

This licence is geared towards seasoned investment professionals in need of a regulated and functional fund framework in Dubai. Gordian will oversee the operational and business management tasks, enabling investment managers to concentrate on their investment strategies.

The firm plans to assist in fund structuring while facilitating the flow of capital from the Middle East to global investment prospects.

Having established a robust footprint in the Asia-Pacific region with offices in cities like Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Melbourne, Gordian’s expansion into Dubai enhances its cross-border fund capabilities for international stakeholders.

IQ-EQ acquired Gordian Capital in July 2025 to fortify its regulated fund platform and fund structuring services across several markets including APAC and Europe.

Since its inception in 2005, Gordian has successfully launched over 115 funds across both private and public investment avenues, currently managing around US$22 billion in assets. Its clientele encompasses institutional asset managers, hedge funds, family offices, corporate entities, and investment platforms within sectors like private equity, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital, and long-only strategies.

Mark Voumard, the Founder of Gordian and Managing Director for Fund Platform and Solutions across Asia and the Middle East at IQ-EQ, remarked that the DIFC expansion facilitates investment managers in setting up a regulated presence in Dubai, with the added benefits of swift market access and operational support.

Richard Surrency, the Group Chief Commercial Officer at IQ-EQ, noted that obtaining the DFSA licence marks a significant achievement for the company’s growth strategy in the Middle East, highlighting that the UAE remains a pivotal and expanding financial landscape.

Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, expressed a warm welcome to Gordian Capital at DIFC, stating that the firm’s presence will significantly bolster the region’s asset management and institutional fund ecosystem.

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