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ABK Capital DIFC adds LGT Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. as a new international partner

To develop a strategic offering for its regional clients

Family offices must balance legacy with digital-first investing, says IQ-EQ GCCO

GCCO Richard Surrency on how fund managers in the Gulf are navigating demands for operational excellence, sustainability, and a stronger local presence

Citi Wealth releases 2025 Global Family Office Report

The report was compiled by Citi Wealth’s Global Family Office Group, which works with over 1,800 family offices worldwide

M2 Repositions as Digital Asset Wealth Management Platform for High-Net-Worth, Family Offices, and Institutional Investors

This strategic evolution comes amid rising global demand for institutional-grade access to the digital asset economy.

HSBC sharpens focus on affluent segment with first Middle East wealth centre in the UAE

New state-of-the-art wealth centre to support UAE’s growing affluent sector

FirstCape selects FNZ as it consolidates JBWere NZ’s wealth management platform and custodian

JBWere NZ CEO Craig Patrick says the decision marks a significant step in the long-term strategy to continue delivering client-centric solutions.

Lombard Odier: 81% of ME next gen heirs plan to ditch parents’ wealth advisors

With succession talks still stalled in many families, young Middle East heirs are signalling a sharp shift toward digital platforms and new advisors.

Rothschild in deal with LLB to boost its wealth management ops in Dubai

The agreement with LLB will bring around 20 employees to Rothschild & Co’s Wealth Management business

Copernicus Wealth Management Expands to the Middle East

This step marks an important milestone in Copernicus’ international expansion strategy.

Rothschild & Co significantly expands its Wealth Management presence in Dubai

The agreement with LLB will bring around 20 employees to Rothschild & Co’s Wealth Management business, with a potential of around CHF 1 billion in assets.

LLB signs referral agreement with Rothschild & Co Bank AG for Middle East

Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG has operated in the Middle East for 20 years. After an in-depth analysis, it has decided to withdraw from its two business locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

BCP Expands Dubai Footprint with Licence Upgrade and Broader Advisory Capabilities

This development allows BCP to offer an expanded range of advisory services in the region.

Emirates Family Office Association teams up with Hong Kong Academy

The Emirates Family Office Association forms a relationship with the Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy to develop ties between Asia and the Middle East.

HSBC unit to halt services to ‘high risk’ Middle East wealthy clients

The move follows a finding by the Swiss banking watchdog Finma that the lender’s private bank failed to conduct adequate due diligence on high-risk accounts held

Standard Chartered eyes affluent growth via digital wealth-lending and global network

The bank is positioning to capture the next wave of growth, according to Ayesha Abbas.

How private banking expertise and brokerage excellence are building lasting success for 18 Bricks

Former private banker, star broker and CEO, Mohamed Rafik shares how he built up 18 Bricks

Wealth Management firm Affinity opens Dubai office

Firm has established base in Jersey

Eton Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Asas Capital to Launch ‘Family Office as a Service’ in the Middle East

This collaboration will launch the Middle East’s first “Family Office as a Service” platform, combining Asas Capital’s regional expertise with Eton’s cutting-edge ERP technology to transform wealth management for ultra-high

Affinity Expands Into the Middle East with New Office in the DIFC

The DIFC allows us to be present, available and more connected to many of the families and advisers we already work with

Standard Chartered: UAE leads key markets in HNW allocation to sustainable investments

UAE investors allocate the highest share of their portfolios to sustainable investments among eight markets surveyed globally for new report

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