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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

UBS, Rand Merchant Bank lead financial adviser M&A rankings in MEA for H1 2025

UBS topped by value, with $1.6bn in advised deals, while Rand Merchant Bank led by volume, with four deals to its credit.

Asia and the Middle East both see significant growth in 2024 of HNW international life insurance new business sales

The study shows that HNW international life insurance new business sales in Asia grew by 6% to £7.8 billion in 2024, up from £7.4 billion in 2023.

PIMCO Announces New Partnership with Aditum in the United Arab Emirates

Aditum Launches Two Funds Offering Access to PIMCO Strategies

GCC wealth management landscape is shifting to address investor concerns around agility and technology

Nearly 55% of GCC clients reported arranging more advisor meetings in response to market volatility, well above the global average.

Family Office Summit’s Obediah Ayton on trends impacting generational wealth transfer

The chair of the summit shares insights, ranging from next-gen leadership and gender diversity to wealth tech and sustainability

Dubai Beckons: Bugatti Towers and Billion-Dollar Funds Emerge

Among them is a well-known luxury real estate developer from Dubai.

The Great Wealth Flight: Millionaires Relocate in Record Numbers

Far from a statistical curiosity, this mass movement of millionaires represents the largest voluntary transfer of private capital in modern history.

Global Wealth Office at Nest Seekers International Unveils Dubai Expansion: Establishing the Middle East as a Commanding Force in Global Wealth Leadership

This milestone reinforces Global Wealth Office’s commitment to the Middle East as a global hub—accelerating UAE–U.S. capital flows, advancing strategic investments, and attracting high-value global investors through seamlessly integrated

Wealthbrix launches in DIFC with eight-figure investment backing, experienced board, and a commitment to elevate regional wealth management

This launch comes at a pivotal moment for wealth managers.

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