UAE Onshore Management Company and Distribution Solutions
Supporting investment managers and sponsors operating within the Gulf Cooperation Council market.
Amid significant regulatory shifts transforming the United Arab Emirates (UAE) investment fund landscape, global asset managers are increasingly seeking to establish UAE-based fund structures. In response to this growing demand, Waystone’s new onshore, independent Management Company (ManCo) and Distribution Company supports investment managers and sponsors operating within the rapidly evolving Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market. Our solutions offer expert regulatory, operational, and distribution support, enabling clients to effectively access both professional and retail investors across the region.
UAE Management Company Solutions
Waystone is the first institutional provider to offer these solutions in the onshore UAE market. The UAE ManCo fund solutions are designed to support regulatory compliance, enabling investment managers to focus on portfolio management and asset growth. With oversight provided by an experienced team, managers can dedicate more time to fund strategy, performance, and delivering value to investors.
We enable clients to build world class funds by offering comprehensive platform solutions including:
- Management Company Services
- Fund Administration and Transfer Agency
- Auditor
- Registered Office
- Company Secretary
- Board of Directors
- Regulatory Filings
- AML/MLRO Officer
- International Tax Compliance
- Dedicated Relationship Management
- Fund Document Hosting
Feeder Fund Platform
Waystone’s SCA-regulated feeder fund platform enables fund managers to efficiently access UAE onshore capital for their offshore funds. Each fully segregated cell invests in an offshore master fund, with Waystone managing all service providers through a turnkey solution.
Client Dedicated Platform
Clients looking to set up an onshore UAE trading fund can access the same Waystone services with a tailored platform to fit their strategy. Dedicated platforms offer added flexibility, supporting SCA approval for direct portfolio management while retaining Waystone’s institutional support and oversight.
Shariah Compliant Solutions
Waystone partners with clients and service providers to ensure Shariah-compliant funds meet both regulatory and Shariah guidelines for effective fund management.
UAE Distribution Solutions
With a demonstrable track record in supporting fund managers’ internal sales teams and local distribution partners globally, Waystone offers the expertise needed to compliantly raise money from allocators. Our team of dedicated distribution and investor relations professionals has supported asset-raising campaigns for leading asset management firms across the world.
Our onshore UAE Distribution Solutions are designed to meet requirements throughout the distribution lifecycle including:
- Guidance and training on local regulatory requirements
- Flexible service models tailored to specific needs
- Client-focused support throughout the distribution process
The service ensures speed-to-market in a regulatory compliant framework.
Why Waystone in the UAE
- We are the UAE’s largest compliance solutions provider with 20 years’ experience of the UAE market and regulatory landscape
- First independent management company established onshore in the region
- We offer regulated distribution solutons covering all types of regulated products and asset classes.
- Strong client and staff retention
Our solutions are built on our multiple decades of global expertise in managing and overseeing the regulatory compliance aspects of product marketing and distribution, enabling clients to focus on building, maintaining, and retaining control of investor relationships.
Through leading on the regulatory aspects, our support allows you to access investors faster with more time to manage your portfolio.