Invest Qatar, Apex Group forge asset services partnership

Qatar’s Investment Promotion Agency (Invest Qatar) and Apex Group have announced a strategic partnership to bolster Qatar’s asset servicing and financial services sector. The collaboration aims to enhance the country’s ambition to become a leading regional financial hub.

Apex Group plans to expand its operations in Qatar, creating high-skilled jobs in asset servicing, fund administration, and related financial services. A new regional office is set to open on Lusail Boulevard, marking the first privately licensed financial services firm in the nation’s emerging financial district. This expansion will grant local and international funds, including Qatar-based venture capital firms, access to Apex Group’s global expertise and integrated financial services platform.

Invest Qatar and Apex Group will work together to strengthen local capabilities in fund administration, investor services, and middle-office solutions. The partnership will also incorporate Apex Group’s digital capabilities, such as Apex Digital 3.0, to support next-generation fund servicing, digital asset operations, and tokenized investment structures.

Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO of Invest Qatar, expressed satisfaction with supporting Apex Group’s expansion, highlighting the country’s attractive business environment and its potential for international institutions to scale in the region. Peter Hughes, Founder and CEO of Apex Group, emphasized Qatar’s commitment to becoming a leading financial center and the significant opportunities for supporting this vision.

The partnership will also foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of local talent, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third Financial Sector Strategic Plan to diversify and advance Qatar’s financial sector.