Rothschild & Co announced the opening of its new wealth management office in Dubai, which offers independent investment advice to high net worth families, entrepreneurs, charities and foundations, and operates under a DFSA Category 4 license, the firm released in a statement.
The new office, located in Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) and already fully operational, is headed by Sascha Benz, a senior banker who has relocated from Rothschild & Co in Switzerland.
“Clients will benefit from increased access to locally based advisers, supported by the established Geneva-based Middle East team,” the Press Release said.
Laurent Gagnebin, CEO of Rothschild & Co’s Wealth Management business in Switzerland, says: “As our Wealth Management business continues to grow substantially, we are excited to be able to strengthen our presence in the Middle East with our new office in Dubai. With Sascha’s experience and existing broad network of qualified clients among local investors, business owners and wealthy local and international families, we are confident of growing a strong Wealth Management client base in the region, working closely with our successful Global Advisory and Five Arrows businesses here.”
Creating a local presence in Dubai is key for Rothschild & Co’s ambitious Wealth Management growth strategy, to invest in markets where it has an established network and reputation. Rothschild & Co’s Global Advisory business is one of the leading independent financial advisory firms in the Middle East, where it has been providing expert M&A, Debt Advisory and Restructuring, and Equity Advisory advice to a broad spectrum of clients for almost 20 years, the firm added.
Sascha Benz, Rothschild & Co’s Head of Wealth Management, Middle East commented: “This strategic expansion is a testament to our commitment to strengthening client engagement in the region. As a financial centre with impressive demographics and a growing GDP per capita, Dubai is a highly attractive market for us. Its international positioning acts as a gateway to the entire Middle East region.”
For Fórmate a Fondo