First published: 22-Jul-2025 12:29:15

After obtaining regulatory approval, Jordan plans to offer similar services to global entities entering the Middle East as it does in Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo .

· Global alternative asset management firms are expected to form its core client base.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Jordan Capital has announced plans to expand its operations in the Middle East, after obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals from the Dubai Financial Services Authority.

In this context, Marc Fumard, Founder of the Group and CEO of Gordian Capital Singapore Private Limited, said: “The DIFC has witnessed, and continues to witness, strong growth in the number of managers establishing operations across alternative and traditional investment strategies. Cross-border expansion can face challenges, particularly regarding speed of market access, as well as meeting the initial stringent operational and regulatory requirements. With the Group’s proven track record of success and growth in Asia over the past 20 years, we plan to provide a structured market entry path and infrastructure for institutional-quality general partners and managers seeking to establish a regulated business in the DIFC, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.”

"We have been very welcoming to the DIFC team, and following regulatory approval, we look forward to working closely with them to further develop the DIFC as an asset management hub," Fumard added.

Jordan Capital is the only fully licensed institutional fund platform in Asia, operating in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, Asia's three major financial centers. It is fully licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Singapore), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (US), the Securities and Futures Commission (Hong Kong), the Japan Financial Services Authority (Japan), the National Futures Board (US) as an authorized trading advisor, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The group also meets the registration guidelines and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission of India, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, and the Central Bank of Ireland, both as an investor and investment manager.

The firm has launched more than 115 funds across private and public strategies, including private equity, real estate, venture capital, private credit, infrastructure, trade finance, and multiple hedge fund strategies, as well as long-term absolute return strategies, including active investment strategies. The firm partners with some of the world's largest general partners and asset managers, supporting their investments and expansion in Asia. Institutional investors hold 96% of its $17 billion in assets under management.

The launch of the Gordian Funds Platform, which is planned for the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is subject to approval by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). It leverages Gordian Capital's over 20 years of experience in managing funds for experienced investment professionals who require an integrated infrastructure, organization, operation, and physical structure for managing investment funds. Gordian Capital manages the operational and administrative aspects of each fund within the platform, enabling investment professionals to focus on their investments with high efficiency.

As a key provider of regulated infrastructure, Gordian Capital is part of a network of prime brokers, execution brokers, fund managers, and legal, tax, and audit firms operating in Asia. The company also expects to become a key market provider and contribute to the expansion of the DIFC ecosystem, subject to regulatory approvals. This interconnectedness creates a continuous chain of pooled value, strengthening the DIFC's position as a global hub for hedge funds and other alternative asset managers.

Salman Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, said: “We are delighted that Gordian Capital, Asia’s leading independent institutional fund manager, has announced its intention to establish a presence in the DIFC. This decision reflects the strength of the DIFC as a leading financial center in the region, with unparalleled asset management expertise, and is attracting new companies and business models to access the fast-growing markets of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. We look forward to welcoming Gordian Capital to our ecosystem and supporting its expansion in the region.”

Jordan Capital's client list includes global institutional asset managers, multi-strategy platforms, family offices, general partners, hedge funds, and corporations across multiple strategies and structures in private equity, real estate, venture capital, infrastructure, hedging, and long-term absolute return strategies.

Gordian Capital was founded in 2004 by experts in capital markets and alternative investments who have been active in Asian markets since the 1980s. The firm launched its first branch in Singapore in 2005. Today, the group operates regulated businesses in Singapore, Japan, and Australia. Its Singapore and Tokyo operations are registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as Registered Investment Advisors, and it maintains representative offices in Melbourne and Shanghai.

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