Rasmus Bagger, the company's CCO, will be responsible for local operations.
The move comes when Dubai and the UAE are rapidly developing as a fintech hub.
United
Fintech, the financial technology company headed by Christian Frahm, has
announced the opening of its new office in the Dubai International Financial
Centre (DIFC). This expansion into the UAE is a response to the market demand
for financial technology and underscores the country's critical role as a hub
for fintech innovation.
United Fintech Expands
Global Presence into UAE
As an
industry-neutral digital transformation platform, United Fintech enables banks
and financial institutions to accelerate access to innovative
fintechs specializing in capital markets. The company's mission is to drive
digital innovation, offer transformative solutions, and enhance the
capabilities of financial institutions worldwide.
Rasmus
Bagger, the CCO of United Fintech, will be responsible for the Dubai office overall. The fintech company entered Middle East when the financial technology industry has experienced a global slowdown, but in the UAE, it has seen a 92% surge.
"This
is a significant opportunity for United Fintech and we are excited about
growing our client base and team in the region and playing a major role in
connecting Financial Institutions with cutting-edge technology providers, all
under a single platform,” Bagger commented.
At the
beginning of this month, United Fintech announced that Danske Bank had joined
its institutional investors, following earlier support from BNP Paribas and
Citigroup.
Early Successes in UAE
United
Fintech's establishment in the DIFC has garnered interest from across
the region, particularly for its partner company Athena, known for its full
front-to-back Order Management System (OMS) and Portfolio Management System
(PMS) solution.
"United
Fintech's establishment in the DIFC is significantly broadening Athena's
horizons, enhancing our ability to extend our services to drive technical
transformation and enhance the operating models of asset managers and hedge
funds in the region,” commented Raj Rathor, the Head of EMEA Sales at Athena.
Founded in
2020, United Fintech has grown to employ over 160 people across eight
countries, including the UK, Denmark, Spain, and the USA.
United
Fintech, the financial technology company headed by Christian Frahm, has
announced the opening of its new office in the Dubai International Financial
Centre (DIFC). This expansion into the UAE is a response to the market demand
for financial technology and underscores the country's critical role as a hub
for fintech innovation.
United Fintech Expands
Global Presence into UAE
As an
industry-neutral digital transformation platform, United Fintech enables banks
and financial institutions to accelerate access to innovative
fintechs specializing in capital markets. The company's mission is to drive
digital innovation, offer transformative solutions, and enhance the
capabilities of financial institutions worldwide.
Rasmus
Bagger, the CCO of United Fintech, will be responsible for the Dubai office overall. The fintech company entered Middle East when the financial technology industry has experienced a global slowdown, but in the UAE, it has seen a 92% surge.
"This
is a significant opportunity for United Fintech and we are excited about
growing our client base and team in the region and playing a major role in
connecting Financial Institutions with cutting-edge technology providers, all
under a single platform,” Bagger commented.
At the
beginning of this month, United Fintech announced that Danske Bank had joined
its institutional investors, following earlier support from BNP Paribas and
Citigroup.
Early Successes in UAE
United
Fintech's establishment in the DIFC has garnered interest from across
the region, particularly for its partner company Athena, known for its full
front-to-back Order Management System (OMS) and Portfolio Management System
(PMS) solution.
"United
Fintech's establishment in the DIFC is significantly broadening Athena's
horizons, enhancing our ability to extend our services to drive technical
transformation and enhance the operating models of asset managers and hedge
funds in the region,” commented Raj Rathor, the Head of EMEA Sales at Athena.
Founded in
2020, United Fintech has grown to employ over 160 people across eight
countries, including the UK, Denmark, Spain, and the USA.
Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch.
Education:
MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
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