04/30/2025
Private banks are winning over Gen Z clients using technology
A new wave of investors, young and tech-savvy, demand a digital-first approach
Wealth & Asset Management
04/30/2025
GIB Group, Stanhope team up to offer wealth advisory across GCC region
This collaboration aims to offer institutional and eligible private clients a full spectrum of services.
04/17/2025
Fund firms fear bank backlash over direct family office business
Asset managers seeing a rise in approaches from investment savvy family offices, but worry dealing direct will strain key private bank distribution partnerships in the region.
04/16/2025
Lighthouse Canton Launches Family Office Report
The white paper was released during a roundtable hosted in collaboration with the Dubai International Financial Center's (DIFC) Family Wealth Center.
04/16/2025
QNB named Qatar’s Best Private Bank for 2025 by Euromoney
These prestigious accolades underscore QNB’s unwavering commitment to delivering world-class private banking solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its high-net-worth clients.
04/15/2025
BankDhofar introduces bespoke concierge service for private banking clients
Eligible private banking clients will be assigned a dedicated concierge manager, providing round-the-clock access, seven days a week
04/03/2025
UBS recognized as “The Middle East’s Best for Family Office Services” in Euromoney’s 2025 Private Banking Awards
UBS received 22 awards across various categories
04/02/2025
Origin Private Office in collaboration with Aldar Development unveils exclusive investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi
This collaboration leverages the expertise of Origin Private Office in identifying exceptional investment opportunities for their clientele, alongside Aldar Development's portfolio of world-class properties.
03/12/2025
Nomura expands in Singapore, Dubai as wealth turns a profit
The Tokyo-based firm is moving to a new office in Dubai that can accommodate up to 60 staff
03/10/2025
HSBC MENAT CEO pledges more investments to lead in wealth, capital markets
In an exclusive interview with Zawya, Selim Kervanci, HSBC’s newly appointed CEO for the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye, expressed confidence that the bank can maintain its leadership position in ECM/DCM and investment banking in the reg
03/10/2025
Gulf investors will no longer go for formulaic wealth management advise
High networth clients will no longer sign up to more-of-the-same on wealth handling
03/07/2025
Julius Baer’s Kunal Sumaya on Dubai’s rise as an investment haven for NRIs
The COVID-19 pandemic further reinforced this shift, prompting more individuals to explore residency and investment opportunities abroad.
03/06/2025
Canaccord Wealth expands international footprint with Middle East office
SEO Richard Burden has 30 years’ experience working across Middle East and recently re-located to Dubai
03/04/2025
Standard Chartered expands UAE private banking team
The new team members will report to Nash Mithani, market head, private banking, UAE and head, Global South Asia Community.
03/03/2025
The Growth and Evolution of Independent Wealth Management in the UAE
At a recent Hubbis forum in Dubai, industry leaders came together to discuss the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the sector.
02/28/2025
Dubai strengthens position as global wealth hub at Family Office Summit 2025
Event brought together global visionaries, investors, and industry leaders managing over $1 trillion in assets
02/26/2025
Barclays Private Bank's UAE CEO: 'This is the year of execution'
The UAE business has performed well in terms of AUM growth since the pandemic made Dubai a hot destination for wealth migration, Barclays boss says.
02/18/2025
Gulf wealth managers prepare for consolidation in 2025
The Gulf is the key jurisdiction to watch in 2025, leading this surge of M&A and consolidation.
02/12/2025
Aument Capital Group Secures In-Principle Approval from FSRA
This approval positions the AumentCapital Group to expand its tech-enabled wealth management solutions to theMENA region
01/31/2025
Mashreq delivers another year of exceptional growth with a record AED 9.9bln net profit before tax in 2024
Total Operating Income increased by 24% in 2024 to AED 13.4 billion, delivering another year of exceptional growth