International Holding Company (IHC) has announced plans to establish Judan Financial Holding, a new international financial services platform with an estimated valuation of Dh100 billion, marking one of the most significant consolidation moves in the UAE’s financial sector.
The proposed holding company will bring together more than 20 financial services businesses under a single, AI-enabled investment platform. Upon completion and subject to regulatory approvals, Judan Financial Holding is expected to manage assets exceeding Dh870 billion and serve more than 11 million clients across over 13 countries.
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A Unified Financial Services Powerhouse
Judan Financial Holding will act as the dedicated vehicle for IHC’s rapidly expanding financial services portfolio. The move is designed to enhance scale, technology integration, and disciplined capital allocation over the coming years.
The new entity will consolidate strategic interests spanning:
- Banking
- Asset and wealth management
- Insurance and reinsurance
- Non-bank financial institutions
- Financial technology (fintech)
- Digital banking platforms
- Brokerage and capital markets businesses
- Payments and embedded finance solutions
By integrating these capabilities, IHC aims to create a diversified financial services platform capable of competing at a global level while supporting long-term, sustainable growth.
Leadership and Governance
Judan Financial Holding will be chaired by Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of IHC.
Ownership of the new holding company will be shared between IHC and key subsidiaries, including:
The assets are expected to be transferred in phases following regulatory approvals in relevant jurisdictions.
Strategic Rationale
The launch of Judan Financial Holding reflects IHC’s strategy to streamline its financial services investments into a single, scalable platform. By consolidating its portfolio, the group seeks to:
- Enhance operational efficiency and governance
- Accelerate digital transformation and AI integration
- Strengthen global market positioning
- Drive disciplined capital deployment
- Unlock long-term shareholder value
The creation of Judan Financial Holding aligns with the UAE’s broader ambition to position itself as a leading global financial hub, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s growing prominence in international capital markets.
As regulatory approvals progress, Judan Financial Holding is set to emerge as one of the region’s most substantial financial services groups by assets and client base. The initiative underscores IHC’s continued expansion strategy and its commitment to building integrated, technology-driven platforms across priority sectors.
