Dubai, January 12, 2026 — HSBC has launched a set of onshore investment funds in the UAE, marking an expansion of its asset management footprint in a market that is seeing rising investor demand.
The bank said it has registered ten funds with the UAE’s Capital Market Authority, offering both retail and institutional investors access to a range of investment strategies within the country.
The move comes as regulatory changes in the UAE continue to encourage global asset managers to establish locally domiciled funds, shifting activity from offshore to onshore structures.
HSBC said the funds will cover multiple asset classes and investment approaches, allowing investors to build diversified portfolios aligned with different risk profiles.
The UAE has been attracting increasing levels of wealth and investment flows, supported by strong economic growth and its position as a regional financial hub.
Dinesh Sharma, HSBC’s regional head of international wealth and personal banking for the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye, said the focus is on building a long-term presence in the UAE’s wealth market.
The bank has also appointed James Grist to lead the UAE asset management business, where he will oversee the development of the platform.
HSBC said the expansion forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen connections between Middle Eastern, Asian and global investment markets.
Source: HSBC