First Abu Dhabi Bank – Amundi, partnership to expand investment solutions in the GCC
9 DEC, 2025
By Joanna Piwko from RankiaPro Europe
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), a global institution of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Amundi to extend access to world-class investment solutions and enhance its investment management platform for customers.
Scope of the collaboration
The agreement will cover a wide range of solutions for all customer segments, product types, and asset classes. By combining strengths and skills, FAB and Amundi aim to offer differentiated financial proposals to investors, raising the standards of asset management in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and applying the best global practices.
The collaboration is designed to meet cross-cutting needs, from funds and mandates for retail investors to solutions dedicated to private banking and institutional investors, with particular attention to service quality and product innovation.
"We are pleased to join forces with FAB to bring Amundi's global experience to GCC investors. As we see an increase in demand for various investment solutions across the Middle East, the partnership with FAB, a leading financial institution, supports our ambition to strengthen our presence and seize long-term growth in this high-potential market."
Valérie Baudson, Chief Executive Officer of Amundi
Implications for customers and market
The partnership confirms the long-term commitment of FAB and Amundi in providing enhanced and customized investment solutions to all customer segments, leveraging decades of experience and track record. For Amundi, this is the first partnership of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, supporting the growth strategy in high-potential markets, such as the Middle East.
For FAB, the agreement strengthens the trajectory of strategic alliances aimed at improving customer experience, expanding wealth management and investment offerings, and supporting long-term growth in the GCC area.
"By joining forces with one of the world's leading asset managers, we strengthen FAB's position as the global bank of the United Arab Emirates and the reference partner for customers seeking international expertise and tailor-made solutions. This partnership demonstrates our commitment to providing added value, deepening customer relationships and supporting the ambitions of the United Arab Emirates as a regional and global financial center".
Hana Al Rostamani, Group Chief Executive Officer of First Abu Dhabi Bank
