Sigma Capital Partners MENA has taken another step in expanding its international trading capabilities

Sigma Capital Partners MENA has taken another step in expanding its international trading capabilities by selecting TRAFiX as its institutional order management and global equity routing platform. The decision comes shortly after the firm was admitted as a member of the London Stock Exchange, signalling a broader push to streamline and scale its global execution infrastructure. While neither party disclosed commercial details or implementation timelines, the move reflects Sigma’s intent to consolidate its equity workflows into a single, efficient system.

Operating from the Dubai International Financial Centre, Sigma holds a DFSA license that allows it to act as an agent, conduct matched‑principal transactions, manage assets and serve retail clients. Its regulatory permissions span multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives, debt instruments and structured products. Although the new TRAFiX deployment focuses solely on global equities for now, the firm has indicated that multi‑asset capabilities may follow as client needs evolve.

Sigma’s broader footprint includes trading names such as Sigma Private Office and Sigma Treasury, as well as operations in London and the United States. Leadership at the firm highlighted the importance of scalable technology, noting that TRAFiX is expected to adapt quickly as Sigma’s increasingly international client base grows. Specific client numbers and market expansion plans were not disclosed, but the announcement aligns with rising institutional activity in Dubai, where OTC volumes surpassed $13 trillion in late 2025.

This surge in regional trading has attracted brokers, liquidity providers and technology firms seeking to serve institutional and family‑office clients across the Gulf. For Sigma, centralising order flow through TRAFiX offers a streamlined way to extend its reach without maintaining multiple systems. While the firm referenced broader multi‑asset ambitions, details on future asset classes, connectivity models or execution routes remain open, leaving room for further developments as Sigma continues to build out its global trading framework.