Asset Servicing

ADGM has become home to a wide ecosystem supporting the growth of its funds management, institutional asset management and private wealth management industries. The English common law environment and sophisticated regulatory regime has provided the ideal platform for the growth of Asset Servicing Providers (ASPs), providing a home at ADGM for the full lifecycle of asset servicing. Increasingly clients require, and entities are providing:

• Funds Accounting Administration
• Trustee Services
• Custody of Traditional and Digital Assets
• Asset Financing
• Depositary Services
• Risk Management
• Outsourcing Services

With the increasingly sophisticated needs of institutional and private asset managers across traditional asset classes, alternatives and digital assets, the demand for effective and efficient asset services continues to grow. ADGM is committed to providing an effective platform for these services in a tax efficient location and with access to skilled resources and technology innovators.

Financial services entities are required to meet specific resource requirements, either designated as Controlled Functions, which require approval by the FSRA, or as Recognised Functions, which are appointed by the entity itself and notified to the FSRA. For more information refer to Chapters 5.3 and 5.4 in the ADGM General Rulebook (GEN).

Entities that are either required or that want to have a physical presence, will find a wide range of Grade A office space on Al Maryah Island to choose from. The ADGM team will advise regarding office requirements on a case by case basis.

Asset Servicing is one of three Wealth and Asset Management focused areas at ADGM. The other areas include Investment Management and Funds and Fund Management.