Hedge Funds

Hedge fund talent picks Middle East over London and New York, headhunters say

With a continued shift to remote working, the sector will see less top talent choosing the usual epicentres, market insiders say

'[My] routine is incredibly efficient in Dubai as I live 500 metres from my office'
'[My] routine is incredibly efficient in Dubai as I live 500 metres from my office' Photo: Getty Images

Amid the rising cost of living and higher taxes, top hedge fund talent is moving away from financial centres like London and New York to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, according to headhunters.

This year, global hedge funds such as All Blue Capital and ExodusPoint Capital Management opened offices in Dubai.

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