TMF Group receives DFSA authorisation
21 May 2026 UAE
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TMF Group, a provider of administrative asset servicing, corporate, and compliance services, has received regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as a fund administrator within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
In addition, TMF Group will also have license to act as a corporate service provider.
This expansion enables TMF Group to operate in DIFC as a corporate service provider and fund administrator.
The firm will be able to support clients incorporating and operating in DIFC and provide fund administration services to both local and international asset managers that operate within it.
Farida Azarioh, TMF group’s head of financial services in the Middle East, India and Africa, says: “Being able to operate on it enables TMF Group to better support clients not only within DIFC but also as they expand regionally.
“This is an important step in strengthening our presence in the region.”
Salmaan Jaffery, chief business development officer, DIFC Authority, adds: “We are pleased to welcome TMF Group to DIFC as we continue to expand the depth and breadth of our financial ecosystem.
Jaffery continues: “DIFC provides the regulatory clarity and operating environment required for firms like TMF Group to deliver consistent, high?quality services to their clients across multiple jurisdictions.”
In addition, TMF Group will also have license to act as a corporate service provider.
This expansion enables TMF Group to operate in DIFC as a corporate service provider and fund administrator.
The firm will be able to support clients incorporating and operating in DIFC and provide fund administration services to both local and international asset managers that operate within it.
Farida Azarioh, TMF group’s head of financial services in the Middle East, India and Africa, says: “Being able to operate on it enables TMF Group to better support clients not only within DIFC but also as they expand regionally.
“This is an important step in strengthening our presence in the region.”
Salmaan Jaffery, chief business development officer, DIFC Authority, adds: “We are pleased to welcome TMF Group to DIFC as we continue to expand the depth and breadth of our financial ecosystem.
Jaffery continues: “DIFC provides the regulatory clarity and operating environment required for firms like TMF Group to deliver consistent, high?quality services to their clients across multiple jurisdictions.”
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