The event formally marked the launch of the company’s SCA operations and SPAR
Hedge & Sachs group, a leading asset management and financial advisory powerhouse, successfully hosted CONNECT 2.1, its first stakeholder engagement event following the recent milestone of obtaining its Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) license.
Held at the Madinat Jumeirah, the recent full-day event brought together employees, clients, media and key stakeholders to exchange ideas, discuss upcoming projects, expansion plans and outline the firm’s next chapter of growth and digital transformation.
CONNECT 2.1 SPAR (Smart Portfolio for Accelerated Returns), Hedge & Sachs’ proprietary investment interface developed to support portfolio management and client engagement through a more transparent and technology-driven platform.
Growth journey
The event opened with a keynote address highlighting the firm’s growth journey and expansion from the UAE to Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands, Kuwait, and India. With the SCA authorization secured, Hedge & Sachs group is advancing its expansion into key international markets, including the US and UK, through affiliated regulated entities and in compliance with all applicable jurisdictional approvals, further enhancing its global presence.
During the event, the Hedge & Sachs team provided an overview of several key strategic initiatives, including ARMAS, the firm’s inaugural real-estate development in partnership with Zenith Developers, and ARMAS Prive, an exclusive residential apartment project.
Valura.ai partnership
Among the key highlights was the announcement of a partnership with Valura.ai, Hedge & Sachs’ knowledge partner, combining financial expertise with AI-driven intelligence. The company is leveraging artificial intelligence and data analytics to support research, portfolio analysis, and market insights, helping clients make more informed investment decisions.
Speaking about the milestones, Shivansh Rachit, Founder and Chairman, Hedge & Sachs Financial Consultations, asserted: “CONNECT 2.1 marks a defining moment in our journey as Hedge & Sachs transitions into a new phase of regulated growth and global expansion.”
“With the SCA license, we are strengthening our governance framework while embracing innovation through platforms like SPAR and our AI-driven partnerships. Our goal is to make investing more transparent, accessible, and intelligent, empowering our clients to make smarter decisions and build sustainable value for the future,” he added.
