Global financial services firm Apex Group opens Qatar Financial Centre office
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Global financial services firm Apex Group opens Qatar Financial Centre office

Raza·8:37 PM TST·February 26, 2026
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Apex Group expands its global footprint with a newly regulated office in Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), strengthening its asset servicing, fund administration, and corporate solutions offerings in the Middle East.

Apex Group has expanded its global presence with the opening of a new regulated office in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), reinforcing the company’s commitment to serving institutional and corporate clients across the Middle East. The new office will provide a range of regulated financial services, including fund administration, corporate and fiduciary solutions, and asset servicing tailored to the needs of regional and international firms operating through QFC. This strategic expansion underscores Qatar’s growing importance as a financial hub and reflects broader trends of global financial services firms deepening their presence in the Gulf.

Apex Group is a global financial services provider specializing in fund administration, corporate solutions, depositary services, and digital asset infrastructure, operating in more than 40 jurisdictions across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The company serves asset managers, financial institutions, family offices, and alternative investment vehicles by providing end to end back office, regulatory, and technology enabled support.

The newly established QFC office will be regulated by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), enabling Apex to onboard and service clients under a framework that aligns with Qatar’s international regulatory standards. According to the company, the Qatar office is poised to support growing demand from asset managers, private equity firms, and institutional investors seeking regulated fund administration and corporate services within the region.

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Apex’s expansion into Qatar is part of a broader Gulf strategy that includes established operations in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. The new QFC foothold will allow Apex to deepen client relationships, accelerate product deployment, and offer localized regulatory support in a jurisdiction known for its robust legal and financial infrastructure.

Recent years have seen Gulf financial centers attract significant attention from global service providers aiming to capitalize on rising capital inflows, increased institutional allocation to alternative assets, and sovereign wealth fund activity. Qatar, in particular, has been positioning itself as a competitive regional financial hub through regulatory modernization, infrastructure investment, and strategic partnerships with international firms.

With the opening of its regulated QFC office, Apex Group reinforces its strategy of serving clients with a combination of global capability and local regulatory alignment. As institutional and cross-border business flows continue to grow in the Middle East, localized regulated operations are increasingly viewed as key enablers of market access and compliance-aligned service delivery.

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Raza is TechScoop's Senior Tech Correspondent with a razor-sharp focus on the MENA startup ecosystem. With over 51 published articles, he has become one of the most prolific voices covering fintech innovation, enterprise technology, and the region's digital transformation. His investigative reporting has uncovered major funding rounds before they hit mainstream news, and his analysis of market trends is regularly cited by investors and founders alike. When not chasing the next big story, Raza can be found moderating panels at regional tech conferences.

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