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Saudi banking assets reach $1.5tn in July: SAMA

Profitability also remained strong, with return on equity reaching 15 percent in 2024, supported by continued credit growth.

Adoption and awareness of international wealth insurance rise in Asia and the Middle East as annual sales grow to nearly £10bn

The sector remains significantly underpenetrated, providing substantial scope for future growth with this opportunity underpinned by several favourable demographic, client and industry trends and enhanced by continued improvements in market understanding.

Banks and fintechs have become turbo-charged collaborators

HSBC’s inaugural Asia Fintech Summit in Hong Kong on 21 August 2026 was an opportunity to celebrate this collaboration.

SNB Group Launches Mastercard’s World Legend Card for Private Banking Clients

The launch reflects SNB Group’s continued commitment to delivering innovative banking solutions and exceptional experiences tailored to the evolving expectations of affluent customers.

Saudi Family Wealth Is Entering Its Governance Decade

As succession pressures, cross-border assets and next-generation expectations converge, Saudi family businesses need structures that preserve control without weakening family identity.

IQ-EQ’s Pete Unwin on the new era of Gulf family wealth

As regional wealth passes between generations, family offices are trading informality for governance, diversification and professional management, says Pete Unwin, head of Private Wealth and Family Office, Middle East at IQ-EQ

Gulf Insurance Group first-half profit jumps 89% to $76.7mln

Insurance revenue reached KD399.4 million for the first half of 2026

Why financial talent will shape UAE wealth management

Skilled advisers, not just capital, will define next frontier, says Capital Haus founder

BDM Wealth Management Hits £50M Milestone, Expands Reach Across Dubai, London and Norway

Dubai-based capital raising advisory firm reports over 30 projects, from SEIS raises to listed companies, spanning loan notes, bonds, equity and IPO mandates

Standard Chartered trains 30 leaders for affluent push

The first cohort spans Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and the United Kingdom.

Julius Baer and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism sign agreement to advance Dubai's global wealth hub status

The agreement reflects the growing relevance of Dubai among global investors, business owners, family offices, and private clients seeking stability, connectivity, lifestyle advantages, and access to regional and international opportunities.

InvestGB Strengthens Strategic Relationship with Ares Wealth Management Solutions

InvestGB affirmed that infrastructure investments have become one of the most compelling asset classes for institutional and private capital.

Northern Trust AM launches Shariah equity index strategy

The strategy builds on NTAM’s experience of Shariah-compliant investing where it currently manages US$1.2 billion in the MSCI World Islamic M-Series Index, via segregated mandates.

Dubai taps Deutsche Bank network to attract global investors

DET and Deutsche Bank will help investors, family offices and firms expand in Dubai

Global Wealth Report 2026: Global wealth rose over 10% in 2025

The latest edition of the UBS Global Wealth Report shows a broad-based increase in personal wealth, driven by strong financial markets and rising non‑financial assets, with average wealth growing faster than global economic output.

Imperium opens Abu Dhabi Global Market office

Magda Stratford added: “ADGM is rapidly becoming the jurisdiction of choice for internationally mobile families, family offices and private capital.

NBK Wealth named Kuwait’s Best for UHNW Clients by Euromoney

Bank reaffirming its leadership in wealth management, private banking

Standard Chartered to sell Bahrain retail operations to focus on larger markets

Move is part of British bank's global strategy of building cross-border and affluent clients’ business

NBK Wealth reinforces its local and regional leadership

With Euromoney’s 2026 Best Fixed Income Provider Awards in Kuwait and the Middle East

Kuwait Finance House wins 3 Global Private Banking Innovation Awards

KFH earned these awards following a thorough evaluation by Global Private Banker magazine’s judging panel.

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