Breaking — the capital moves defining 2026
Breaking — the capital moves defining 2026
Breaking — the capital moves defining 2026
$2.1tn of global AUM arrived in ADGM in H1 2026
ADGM AUM grew 54% year on year. The next phase may be less about attracting capital and more about where it gets deployed.
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The numbers
More capital is not more opportunity
Where the capital gets deployed
$2.1 trillion of global assets. That is the combined global AUM of the investment firms that established operations in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM during H1 2026.
The numbers
ADGM AUM grew 54% year-on-year.
Fund and asset managers increased 23% to 190.
Funds managed from ADGM increased 32% to 276.
Major firms including Man Group, Capital Group, Barings, Bain Capital, Hillhouse Investment and Rokos Capital Management have established or expanded their presence.
More capital is not more opportunity
More capital does not necessarily create more opportunity. It creates more competition for the best opportunities.
As more institutional investors establish themselves in the UAE, the ability to identify relevant companies, assets and transactions early becomes increasingly valuable.
Where the capital gets deployed
The next phase of the UAE’s financial story may be less about attracting capital, and more about where that capital gets deployed.
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Written by
Anton Bosredon
Anton is responsible for Vantierr in the UK and US, leading mandates directly and directing the firm's client management.
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