We were the first independent fund administrator to be licensed by the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) almost two decades ago and today, through continuous investment in talent and we offer an efficient and flexible approach to fund services, tailoring our support to meet the specific requirements of each individual client.
Our operations team is based in the DIFC and is experienced in administering hedge funds, macro funds, fund of funds, fixed income, equities, venture capital, private equity, commodity, FX, derivatives, real estate, and property level accounting.
Apex Dubai can also assist clients looking to incorporate and register within the DIFC. Our solutions include assisting the submissions for the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) authorisation process and providing outsourced compliance and regulatory support.
Apex Fund Services (Dubai) Ltd. and Apex Compliance Solutions Ltd. are based in the DIFC. We are regulated by the DFSA to provide administration services to funds located in the DIFC, Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands, and other offshore domiciles. Apex Compliance Solutions provides compliance support and services to firms active or looking to incorporate within the DIFC.
Dubai IFC
Level 14 Burj Daman Office Tower Dubai International Financial Centre UAE
Christiane El Habre brings over two decades of experience in the MENA financial services industry. She joined Apex Group from international management consultancy Elkho Group where she was a Partner, Chair of the Board and CEO of Middle East operations.
Prior to this, Christiane was CEO and executive board member at FFA Private Bank (Dubai) a specialized investment bank in Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC). Christiane held senior positions in Gap Corp in Dubai, and she spent 5 years at FFA Private Bank in Lebanon as the Head of Treasury and Operations. She is a member of the GCC business community, serving on the boards of several non-profits, where she is committed to mentoring and coaching young professionals in the finance industry.
Christiane graduated from St Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut with a degree in Finance, she completed further education from IE Business School in High Impact Leadership, and from Oxford University in advanced Fintech.
Naveed Zamir Yasir
Country Head - Dubai
Naveed Zamir has over 13 years’ experiences in the Financial Services Industry. Naveed joined Apex in 2012 and currently holds the position as Head of Apex, Dubai.
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