Abu Dhabi-based asset management firm Lunate has acquired a minority stake in Brevan Howard, committing $2 billion to launch a new investment platform in the ADGM Free Trade Zone. This strategic move positions Abu Dhabi as a key player in global financial hub and signals potential shifts in institutional finance and hedge fund diversification into digital assets. The collaboration will establish a new fund management platform in Abu Dhabi, driven by Lunate’s $110 billion AUM and Brevan Howard’s $34 billion under management. This partnership will focus on expanding into hedge funds and digital assets, enhancing both firms’ financial strategies and bolstering their global reach. The investment is anticipated to significantly influence the global asset management sector, fostering deeper regional ties in financial markets.