Dubai International Financial Centre announced that Oak Hill Advisors has received regulatory authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, allowing the global credit-focused alternative investment firm to establish a presence in DIFC. The move adds OHA to the centre's alternative investment and asset management base and follows its becoming the 100th hedge fund manager registered by the DIFC Authority in late 2025. OHA had approximately USD 112 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026. The firm said the new office marks its entry into the Gulf Cooperation Council and will support its work with regional investors and partners. OHA manages credit strategies spanning private credit, leveraged loans, high yield bonds, stressed and distressed debt, collateralised loan obligations, and multi-strategy credit investing.
Dubai International Financial Centre2026-06-16
Dubai International Financial Centre announces Oak Hill Advisors has received DFSA authorisation to establish a presence in DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre said Oak Hill Advisors has received Dubai Financial Services Authority authorisation to establish a presence in DIFC. The global credit-focused alternative investment firm had about USD 112 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026. The announcement follows OHA becoming the 100th hedge fund manager registered by the DIFC Authority in late 2025.