Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL) secures FSRA authorisation to operate as a licensed investment firm in ADGM
Abu Dhabi, UAE - September 12th, 2025 - Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL), the investment advisory and fund management has officially been granted the Financial Services Permission (FSP) by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), effective 20 August 2025.
This authorisation permits PIPL to conduct the following regulated activities: advising on investments or credit, arranging credit, arranging deals in investments and managing collective investment funds.
In addition to the FSP approval, the FSRA has formally approved each director of PIPL, ensuring the highest standards of governance and compliance are embedded at the leadership level.
“This approval marks a pivotal moment for PIPL and our vision for Premier Invest” said from the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Rt. Hon. Mark Simmonds. “PIPL is now fully licensed and regulated to deliver innovative investment solutions that connect international capital with Africa’s most critical growth sectors. This achievement underlines our commitment to excellence, compliance, and long-term value creation."
Rene Awambeng, Senior Executive Officer for PIPL, added: "We are proud to have successfully completed this rigorous authorisation process. With the Financial Service Regulatory Authority’s approval, we are ready to originate, advise and structure transactions with thematic funds that align with Africa’s priorities in trade finance, trade enabling infrastructure, food security, and energy security."
About Premier Invest
Premier Investment Holding Limited (PIHL) is a financial services holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Through its three subsidiaries — Premier Bank Limited (PBL) (Under incorporation & regulatory approval), Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL), and Premier Trading Services FZCO (PTS) — PIHL delivers integrated solutions across banking, investment, and trading. Its mission is to unlock access to sustainable global capital for governments, state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, corporates, and development organisations. With sectoral expertise spanning trade finance, trade enabling infrastructure, energy security, food security, and commodities, the group connects international capital with transformative opportunities across Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider South-South corridor. Guided by integrity, innovation, and governance, PIHL is committed to driving long-term growth and positioning Africa as a central player in global trade.