Cantor Fitzgerald has announced the expansion of its operations in the Middle East with the launch of a new office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. This move follows the company’s receipt of initial approval to obtain a license for providing financial services governed by the market’s regulations. The establishment of this office marks a significant step in the firm’s ongoing commitment to grow its presence in key international markets and serve regional clients across the Middle East.
Brandon Lettnick, Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, stated that the firm remains dedicated to its strategy of developing and enhancing Cantor Fitzgerald by building strong teams in major important markets, with the Middle East being a crucial area in this strategy. Through our expansion in Abu Dhabi, we continue the approach that has been integral to our firm for decades—attracting top talents, empowering leadership, and building capabilities with an ambitious long-term vision.
Additionally, Sig Kelly, Co-CEO and Global Head of Investment Banking at Cantor Fitzgerald, mentioned that the Middle East represents a critical growth market for the company as it continues to broaden its global investment banking and capital markets platform. The new office in Abu Dhabi provides us direct access to one of the most active regions for capital formation. Under the leadership of Ali Khalbi, we aim to achieve a prominent position that allows us to capitalize on emerging opportunities while serving clients throughout the Gulf by leveraging the full capabilities of our firm, as we have successfully done in other regions over the years.