Rokos Capital Management Opens New Abu Dhabi Office to Drive Global Expansion
Rokos Capital Management has planted its flag in the Middle East. The London-headquartered global investment firm has officially opened its Rokos Capital Management Abu Dhabi office, situated in the Sky Tower within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) financial district, following the successful receipt of its Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).
The move marks a notable expansion of the firm’s international reach, which previously extended across London, New York, and Singapore. With Abu Dhabi now added to that list, Rokos Capital Management is pushing deeper into one of the world’s fastest-growing financial corridors.
Chris Irish, head of Middle East and head of finance at Rokos Capital Management, described the regulatory clearance as a defining moment for the firm’s regional ambitions. “Securing our full regulatory licence in ADGM is a significant milestone in RCM’s development in the region. We look forward to building on this as we expand our team and deepen our engagement with local investors and partners,” he said.
Rokos Capital Management operates as a global multi-asset investment firm with a sharp focus on delivering high, durable risk-adjusted returns. Its strategies span all major asset classes, with deep roots in global macro trading, a profile that aligns well with the kind of sophisticated investor base Abu Dhabi increasingly attracts.
ADGM, established in 2015, has built a reputation as the fastest-growing international financial centre in the region, offering global firms a robust legal framework benchmarked to international standards. Its appeal is underpinned by Abu Dhabi’s economic stability, a pro-business regulatory environment, and the emirate’s broader long-term diversification agenda.
Arvind Ramamurthy, chief market development officer at ADGM, welcomed the firm’s entry, noting that its arrival adds further weight to an already strong ecosystem. “RCM’s entry further strengthens ADGM’s growing ecosystem of leading global financial institutions, underpinned by a transparent, outcomes-focused regulatory framework and a compelling ecosystem for managers to serve regional and international clients,” he said. Ramamurthy added that ADGM continues to see strong momentum from firms choosing to set up within its jurisdiction, a trend that reflects Abu Dhabi’s rising status as a premier destination for global capital and a key gateway into broader regional opportunities.
The opening of the Rokos Capital Management Abu Dhabi office is the latest in a series of high-profile institutions choosing the UAE capital as a base for Middle East operations, reinforcing ADGM’s position at the heart of that movement.
