Solowin Holdings Expands Middle East Presence with Dubai Operations Center and DIFC License Application

Solowin Holdings (NASDAQ: SWIN), a financial services firm providing solutions across traditional and digital assets, has announced the launch of its Dubai Operations Center and initiated the application process for a Category 3C asset management license from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This strategic expansion builds upon the company's recent collaboration with CITIC Construction in Saudi Arabia and significantly extends its compliant financial services presence in the Middle Eastern market.

The company has also signed a memorandum of understanding with a UAE-based enterprise to accelerate market entry through established client networks, facilitating quicker penetration into the regional financial ecosystem. DIFC was selected as the operational hub due to its significant regulatory advantages, including a mutual recognition framework with Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission. This regulatory alignment could potentially streamline the approval process, reducing the timeline to as little as three months for operational clearance.

According to CEO Peter Lok, the new Dubai hub serves to strengthen connectivity between the Middle East and Asia, supporting Solowin's vision for creating a cross-regional digital financial silk road. This initiative aligns with the company's strategy of bridging traditional finance with decentralized financial systems, leveraging its Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission licensed subsidiaries that possess full digital asset capabilities. The expansion demonstrates Solowin's commitment to delivering comprehensive financial solutions that cater to the evolving demands of the next-generation global economy.

The move represents a significant step in Solowin's global expansion strategy, positioning the company to capitalize on the growing demand for integrated traditional and digital asset services in the Middle East. For more information about the company's developments, investors can access the latest news and updates through the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SWIN. Additional details about the announcement are available in the full press release at https://ibn.fm/82NUm.