Chinese Brokers Expand Operations in Dubai Financial Centre to Bridge Regional Capital Flows

Chinese investment banks and securities firms are expanding into the Gulf, establishing presences in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Beijing-based China Securities has opened a DIFC office targeting capital markets, investment banking, and asset management. The move follows CICC's entry into Dubai to facilitate cross-border capital flows.

Published October 12, 2026 Source: South China Morning Post

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Chinese investment banks and securities firms are accelerating expansion into key international financial hubs, with the Gulf region serving as a primary target, according to the South China Morning Post.

Beijing-based China Securities established a regional office within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The office aims to capture client business across equity and debt capital markets, investment banking, and asset management.

The development follows CICC's earlier establishment of a presence in the DIFC to support capital flows between China and the Gulf. Chinese policymakers have encouraged domestic brokerages to build competitive global institutions to support cross-border corporate financing.