Saxo and Etihad Deal to Bring Professional Portfolios to Retail Investors in UAE, GCC

Tuesday, 13/01/2026 | 13:15 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • Model Manager rollout set for early this year, including thematic, fixed-income and multi-asset strategies.
  • Saxo Bank serves 1.5 million clients, with assets of DKK 800 billion.
Saxo Bank

Saxo Bank and Etihad Capital PJSC announced that they have signed a Model Manager agreement at Etihad Capital’s office.

Under the agreement, retail clients in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Cooperation Council will be able to access professionally managed asset management products through Saxo Bank’s trading and investment infrastructure.

Retail Clients Gain Professional Portfolio Access

Nicholas Wright, MENA Head of Institutional at Saxo Bank
Nicholas Wright, MENA Head of Institutional at Saxo Bank, Source: LinkedIn

Nicholas Wright, MENA Head of Institutional at Saxo Bank, said the agreement “builds on that legacy” of partnership with Etihad Capital. He added that “through the Model Manager structure, more retail investors across the UAE and GCC will have access to diversified, professionally managed portfolios in a digital-platform-first setup.”

The collaboration builds on eight years of work in digital trading and investment services, aiming to bring institutional-grade investment solutions to retail clients within a regulated, technology-driven framework.

Through the Model Manager initiative, Etihad Capital will offer a range of model portfolios. These portfolios give retail investors access to strategies usually reserved for high-net-worth or institutional clients.

The partnership will expand professional asset management offerings on Etihad’s platform, focusing on accessible entry points, risk-matched portfolios, and global diversification, based on Etihad Capital’s investment framework.

New Model Portfolios Launch Early 2026

Since 2017, the companies have worked together to provide global market access, digital onboarding, and multi-asset trading for clients in the UAE. The Model Manager initiative combines Saxo Bank’s digital infrastructure with Etihad Capital’s investment expertise.

The new portfolios are expected to be available to retail clients in early 2026 and will include thematic, fixed-income, and multi-asset strategies.

Saxo Bank Reaches 1.5 Million Clients

Separately, Saxo Bank now serves 1.5 million clients, following growth in client assets to DKK 800 billion in May last year. The bank reported a net profit of DKK 1,005 million for 2024, up from DKK 260 million in 2023.

Saxo is continuing to expand its professional and international services, including digital wealth management in France and industry participation in the UK, while exploring AI integration to enhance its trading and investment platforms.

Saxo Bank and Etihad Capital PJSC announced that they have signed a Model Manager agreement at Etihad Capital’s office.

Under the agreement, retail clients in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Cooperation Council will be able to access professionally managed asset management products through Saxo Bank’s trading and investment infrastructure.

Retail Clients Gain Professional Portfolio Access

Nicholas Wright, MENA Head of Institutional at Saxo Bank
Nicholas Wright, MENA Head of Institutional at Saxo Bank, Source: LinkedIn

Nicholas Wright, MENA Head of Institutional at Saxo Bank, said the agreement “builds on that legacy” of partnership with Etihad Capital. He added that “through the Model Manager structure, more retail investors across the UAE and GCC will have access to diversified, professionally managed portfolios in a digital-platform-first setup.”

The collaboration builds on eight years of work in digital trading and investment services, aiming to bring institutional-grade investment solutions to retail clients within a regulated, technology-driven framework.

Through the Model Manager initiative, Etihad Capital will offer a range of model portfolios. These portfolios give retail investors access to strategies usually reserved for high-net-worth or institutional clients.

The partnership will expand professional asset management offerings on Etihad’s platform, focusing on accessible entry points, risk-matched portfolios, and global diversification, based on Etihad Capital’s investment framework.

New Model Portfolios Launch Early 2026

Since 2017, the companies have worked together to provide global market access, digital onboarding, and multi-asset trading for clients in the UAE. The Model Manager initiative combines Saxo Bank’s digital infrastructure with Etihad Capital’s investment expertise.

The new portfolios are expected to be available to retail clients in early 2026 and will include thematic, fixed-income, and multi-asset strategies.

Saxo Bank Reaches 1.5 Million Clients

Separately, Saxo Bank now serves 1.5 million clients, following growth in client assets to DKK 800 billion in May last year. The bank reported a net profit of DKK 1,005 million for 2024, up from DKK 260 million in 2023.

Saxo is continuing to expand its professional and international services, including digital wealth management in France and industry participation in the UK, while exploring AI integration to enhance its trading and investment platforms.

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