IQ-EQ’s subsidiary, Gordian Capital, has been granted regulatory permission to extend its institutional cross-border fund platform to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has issued a licence that permits Gordian to deliver an extensive range of institutional fund services from DIFC.
With this licence, Gordian gains the ability to:
Additionally, Gordian is now set to utilize its institutional fund platform across DIFC.
This new licence caters to seasoned investment professionals seeking a regulated fund infrastructure in Dubai. Gordian is poised to handle operational and business management, enabling investment managers to concentrate on investment strategies.
The firm also aims to assist in fund structuring and enhance capital flow from the Middle East to global investment avenues.
With a solid foothold in the Asia-Pacific region, including offices in cities like Singapore, Tokyo, and Melbourne, the Dubai expansion reinforces Gordian’s cross-border fund capabilities for its global clientele.
In July 2025, IQ-EQ acquired Gordian Capital to fortify its regulated fund platform and structuring services across various regions, including APAC and Europe.
Since its inception in 2005, Gordian has successfully launched over 115 funds across diverse investment strategies, currently managing approximately US$22 billion in assets. Its client roster features institutional asset managers, hedge funds, family offices, and investment platforms across sectors such as private equity, real estate, and venture capital.
Mark Voumard, Founder of Gordian and Managing Director at IQ-EQ for Asia and the Middle East, stated that the DIFC expansion will enable investment managers to establish a regulated presence in Dubai quickly.
Richard Surrency, IQ-EQ's Group Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized the DFSA licence as a pivotal step in their Middle East expansion, highlighting the UAE’s robust financial market.
Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, expressed enthusiasm about Gordian Capital’s entry into DIFC, asserting that it will bolster the regional asset management and institutional fund platform ecosystem.
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