Spotlight on expanding into the UAE - episode #9 - Unlocking Fund Structures & Passporting in the GCC
Unlocking Fund Structures & Passporting in the GCC
Unlocking Fund Structures & Passporting in the GCC
In the first episode of 2025 on the Middle East Series, we welcome Dr. Ryan Lemand, Co-Founder and CEO of Neovision Wealth Management. With extensive experience in investment management and regulation, Dr. Lemand shares valuable insights on the latest trends in fund structures, and the impact of GCC funds passporting. We also discuss the evolving regulatory landscape and what the future holds for investment management in the UAE. Tune in for expert perspectives on navigating the Middle East’s financial ecosystem.
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Denis Stolyarov is the Director of Business Development at SS&C Technologies in the UAE. Based in the region, Denis leads SS&C GlobeOp Funds Services Sales in the Middle East Region. Previously, at Freedom Finance, a NASDAQ-traded brokerage, Denis played a crucial role in acquiring high-net-worth individual and institutional clients. Prior to this, Denis contributed significantly to the growth of AIP Asset Management – a Toronto-based Hedge Fund, where he built and managed key relationships with institutions, funds, and financial advisors.
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Dr. Ryan Lemand is the Co-Founder and CEO of Neovision Wealth Management, a financial services firm regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Previously, he was CEO and Board Director of ADS Investment Solutions, which he built into one of ADGM’s largest fund management companies. He also served as Senior Advisor and Head of Risk Management at the UAE’s Securities & Commodities Authority, contributing to key financial regulations. Earlier in his career, he managed a €14.6 billion credit derivatives portfolio at Fortis Investments. Dr. Lemand holds regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions, is a frequent speaker on financial markets, and has authored two books on financial contagion. He holds a PhD in Financial Econometrics from the École Normale Supérieure in France and is fluent in French, English, and Arabic.
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