WTW receives DFSA licence approval to operate investment business in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

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Regulatory milestone enables WTW to provide regulated investment advisory services and arrange access to fund solutions in and from the DIFC, as the firm accelerates its regional growth strategy DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced that it has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for a licence to operate as WTW Investments (DIFC) Limited within Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The approval marks a significant milestone in WTW’s strategic expansion across the Middle East and represents a fundamental shift in how the firm can engage with clients and prospects in the region. For the first time, WTW will be able to proactively arrange access to its full suite of regulated investment capabilities in and from DIFC – transitioning to a locally anchored, scalable platform with direct access to some of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing investment markets. The DFSA licence positions WTW to proactively offer investment advisory services and arrange access to fund solutions in and from DIFC, opening access to a diverse and expanding range of market segments. These include wealth management, family offices, end-of-service benefits and auto-enrolment – areas experiencing significant growth as the region’s financial landscape continues to mature and professionalise. The announcement builds on a strong foundation for WTW in the region. Even ahead of securing local licensing, WTW Investments has had an established business in the Middle East, delivering strategic advisory work to some of the largest sovereign wealth funds and public pension plans in the region. It has also supported United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia headquartered global employers with fully integrated International Pension and Savings Plan (IPP/ISP) capabilities spanning strategic investment asset allocation advice, outsourcing and employee experience. Diya Luke, Global Head of Investments at WTW, said:“This Licence approval is a landmark moment for WTW. We have long recognised the extraordinary depth of opportunity across the Middle East, and we have been building deliberately towards this point – establishing trusted relationships with some of the region’s most sophisticated asset owners and delivering outcomes th...

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