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Who We Are
Authorised and regulated by the DFSA. Headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre since 2016.
Our Story
Habib Capital Limited was founded in 2016 on a single belief: that wealth advisory should be personal, considered, and built entirely around the individual, not the product. Every relationship begins with a genuine understanding of a client's financial position, family circumstances, and long-term objectives — the foundation for every strategy that follows, not an afterthought to it.
That belief continues to shape how we work. Every client is advised directly by a senior professional throughout the relationship. Our open architecture model gives clients access to a curated network of global banking and custodial partners, with every recommendation guided entirely by suitability. It is a straightforward purpose, consistently applied: to be a trusted, independent partner in the financial lives of the people and institutions we serve.
2016
Founded in the DIFC with a clear vision for independent, senior-level advisory.
Today
Advising clients across the Middle East, Asia and Africa — committed to the founding principles.
Our Team
Experience You Can Know Personally
At Habib Capital Limited, our greatest strength is our people. Our leadership team brings together decades of international experience across private banking, investment management, corporate finance, compliance and financial regulation.
Strategic Leadership
Board of Directors
Our Board provides independent oversight, strategic direction and governance, ensuring Habib Capital Limited operates to the highest professional and regulatory standards.
Bande Hasan
Chairman & Independent Director
Mr. Bande Hasan brings more than five decades of distinguished banking experience spanning commercial and investment banking. Throughout his career he has held senior executive and board-level positions, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of a UK bank for approximately fifteen years before becoming an Independent Non-Executive Director and later Chairman of its Board. His extensive governance experience and strategic oversight provide valuable guidance to Habib Capital Limited's Board of Directors. Mr. Hasan holds a Master's Degree in Economics together with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.
Shazad Dada
Director
Mr. Shazad Dada is an accomplished banker, strategist and corporate finance advisor with more than three decades of leadership experience across financial services. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Dada Partners, Pakistan, a specialist advisory firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, restructuring, private equity, debt advisory and sustainable financing throughout Pakistan and the MENA region. Mr. Dada graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees before completing his MBA at the Wharton School.
Habibullah Kapadia
Founding Executive Director & Senior Executive Officer
Mr. Habibullah Kapadia founded Habib Capital Limited with a vision to create an independent wealth advisory firm built on trust, integrity and long-term client relationships. With more than three decades of experience across commercial and private banking, he has held senior leadership positions within leading multinational financial institutions, developing deep expertise in wealth management, corporate banking and client advisory across the UAE, South Asia and East Africa. Mr. Kapadia holds a Business Degree together with professional qualifications from both the Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance, London, and the Institute of Bankers, London.
Mr. Ariff Aziz Alibhai Shamji
Non - Executive director
Mr. Shamji is the Founder and Managing Director of a leading agricultural company in Kenya. He has recently expanded his footprint in Europe and diversified his business interests in other sectors such as logistics and consumer business.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management where he specialized in Finance and International Management.
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Our Management Team
Our team brings deep, hands-on expertise across advisory, compliance and operations, ensuring every client relationship is delivered with precision and care.
Habibullah kapadia
Founding Executive Director & Senior Executive Officer
Muhammad Asif Khan
Senior Vice President – Operations
Kushang Kamalkant Sheth
Chief Investment Officer
Gautam Bakshi
Vice President – Private Banking
Jack Collins
MLRO & Compliance officer
Katherine Arellano
Finance Officer
Avigail Timbang
Administrative & Operations Support
Imran Hayat Noon
Advisor
Sanjay Motwani
Advisor
“Operational Excellence is not about doing things faster. It’s about doing the right things, better – consistently”
Muhammad Asif Khan,
Senior Vice President - Operations
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Regulation & Governance
Habib Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the independent regulator overseeing financial services conducted in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre.
The firm holds a DFSA Category 3C licence, which authorises Habib Capital Limited to provide the following regulated financial services:
- Arranging Deals in Investments
- Arranging Credit and Advising on Credit
- Advising on Financial Products
- Arranging Custody
Every individual in a controlled function at Habib Capital Limited — including the Senior Executive Officer, FinanceOfficer, Compliance Officer, and Money Laundering Reporting Officer — is individually approved by the DFSA and operates under ongoing regulatory supervision.
The firm maintains a Board of Directors with independent representation, a dedicated Compliance function, and internal policies covering anti-money laundering, data protection, conflicts of interest, and client asset protection.
Habib Capital Limited is subject to independent annual audit by an approved external auditor.
For any regulatory or compliance enquiries, please contact us directly.
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The decisions surrounding it deserve thoughtful advice, experienced judgement and trusted relationships. Whether you are managing personal wealth, planning for future generations or navigating increasingly complex financial decisions, we welcome the opportunity to begin a conversation.
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