Dubai International Financial Centre Key to Dubai’s Economy
The DIFC, regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has emerged as a crucial platform for firms navigating these demands. Its framework enables cross-border | Gulf today
DIFC's total revenue for 2024 reached Dhsi.78 billion (USS-484 million), marking the largest annual increase since the centre's inception and a 37 per cent rise fromits record-breaking performance in 2023. Operating profit surged to Dhsl.33 billion ($363 million), up 55 per cent.
Regional wealth is no longer defined by borders. As clients become more globally connected, the expectations they place on financial institutions are also changing. Longevity, portability, and regulatory transparency are taking precedence over products alone. For firms with deep regional roots, this shift calls for a recalibration, not just in what they offer, but in how and where they operate.
The DIFC, regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has emerged as a crucial platform for firms navigating these demands. Its framework enables cross-border
The Continental Group, a financial services provider with three decades of experience in the Middle East, is one such firm adapting to this shift through its DFSA-licensed entity, CFS DIFC Limited.
Continental Group is marking its 30th year of operations- a period in which the firm has grown across five countries with aver 250 professionals. While the DIFC license reflects the next step in the firm's regulatory evolution, the anniversary serves as a moment to reflect on its roots, with a larger milestone.
"Continental Group's legacy is a story of thousands of families safeguarded, aspirations turned into reality, and three decades of trust garnered in the Middle East," said Ashok Sardana, Founder and Managing Director. "Since 1994, our mission has been to provide not just financial solutions, but peace of mind and long-term stability for families and businesses. That principle will continue to guide us as we move into the next phase of Continental's growth.
