Private Equity

Dubai regulator stops Abraaj unit taking on new clients

The firm's Dubai subsidiary, Abraaj Capital Ltd, has appointed Deloitte as liquidators

Dubai regulator stops Abraaj unit taking on new clients

Dubai’s financial regulator has banned Abraaj Group’s Dubai-based unit from taking on new clients or transferring money to other parts of the troubled private equity firm.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority disclosed the measures against Abraaj Capital in an August 16 statement that marked the first time the regulator has said it is investigating Abraaj.

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