ASK Private Wealth, the wealth management division of Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, has announced the launch of its operations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under the name ASKWA DIFC.
Supporting NRI and Global Investors
The DIFC base will act as a bridge for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and global investors to tap into India’s dynamic markets while offering India-based clients opportunities to diversify portfolios globally.

Rajesh Saluja
Co-founder, CEO, and MD of ASK Private Wealth
Rajesh Saluja, Co-founder, CEO, and MD of ASK Private Wealth, stated:
“The DIFC office underscores our commitment to expanding our global footprint. This move enables us to provide overseas investors seamless access to India’s vibrant markets while empowering Indian clients with global diversification opportunities.”
Why Dubai?
Prateek Pant, Market Head for the Middle East and Africa, explained that Dubai’s strategic location and financial ecosystem make it an ideal hub to connect Middle Eastern and African investors with India’s growth story.

Salmaan Jaffery
Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority
Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, welcomed ASK’s entry:
“DIFC is becoming the centre of gravity for wealth and asset management in the Middle East, and ASK’s entry comes at a time of unprecedented global inflows of private capital.”
Expertise and Legacy
The DIFC office will be led by a team of highly experienced professionals backed by ASK’s robust global resources, including advanced research, innovative strategies, and a legacy of delivering exceptional wealth management solutions.