As the Middle East continues to gain ground as a global financial center, alternative investment managers are turning their attention to the region’s fast-evolving landscape. With increasing regulatory clarity, growing pools of institutional capital, and an ambition to lead in financial innovation, the Middle East offers unique opportunities and challenges. This session brings together regional and experts to unpack what managers need to know when what managers need to know before entering the market, including:

• Key regulatory and licensing considerations for firms looking to establish or expand in the region

• Fund structuring strategies that align with local rules and international investor demands

• Navigating compliance and operational hurdles specific to Middle Eastern jurisdictions

• Approaches to marketing and investor engagement in a culturally and commercially distinct environment

• Lessons learned from managers who have entered the region—what worked, what didn’t, and why

Speakers:

• Clare Curtis, Head of ACA Effecta and Middle East Regulatory Advisory, ACA Group

• Muneer Khan, Partner, Regional Head – Middle East, Simmons & Simmons LLP

• John D’Agostino, Head of Strategy, Coinbase Institutional

Moderator:

• Thomas Margerison, CFA, Capital Introduction Representative, Marex Prime Services