In today’s issue: Dubai Is Not Just Attracting Wealth. It Is Anchoring It. Citywealth Leaders List Released: Top 30 Middle East Advisors and Managers 2026. Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview: Joshua Rubenstein, Katten; Francesca Boschini, Deutsche Bank; Maria Pia Buchi, Harneys Fiduciary; Tony McChrystal, Pavesen; Claire Abrehart, Harneys Fiduciary; Lisette Cooper, Fiduciary Trust International; Heidi Mallace, Curayio communications consultancy; Tanmay Patnaik, Trilegal; Grace Quinn, Conyers; Ipshita Bhuwania, 360 ONE Wealth; Emily Dreas, Bank of America Private Bank; Aileen Wallace, Weatherbys Private Bank; Julian Hawkhead, Stowe Family Law and Alasdair Hills, JM Finn. Citywealth Quick Insight Series on Trusts, Wills and Estates Disputes Trends: Shams Rahman, Edwin Coe. Citywealth Quick Insight Series on Wealth Trends: Arielle Ingrassia, Evelyn Partners. Petah Coyne: How Much a Heart Can Hold. 25 Groups Urging Government Action on Empty Homes. Firsts London announces theme for 2026: Revolution. 26 for 2026: Become a Founding Sponsor. Citywealth Leaders List spotlight. |
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Dubai Is Not Just Attracting Wealth. It Is Anchoring It. |
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Dubai’s private wealth ecosystem is moving beyond rapid growth into long term institutional depth. With DIFC assets reaching US$700 billion and foundation registrations accelerating, international families are increasingly using the UAE as a structuring hub rather than simply a capital destination.
As tax authorities in the United States and United Kingdom tighten scrutiny of offshore wealth, internationally mobile families are reassessing how and where they structure their assets. In the Gulf, Dubai is increasingly being used not only as a destination for capital, but as a place to formalise it. With Ramadan, a period often associated with reflection and longer term planning in the region, advisers say succession and governance discussions might intensify. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List Released:Top 30 Middle East Advisors and Managers 2026 |
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| Citywealth is pleased to announce the publication of the Top 30 Middle East Advisors and Managers 2026. The list recognises a group of professionals who have demonstrated consistent excellence in private client work across law, tax, accountancy and investment management. Each individual named has made a distinctive contribution to their field and is widely regarded for their technical skill, integrity and service to clients. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Joshua Rubenstein, Katten |
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| As Global Chair of Katten’s Private Wealth practice, I lead a team of nearly 50 high-performing attorneys focused on serving our clients by protecting the wealth and interests of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices worldwide. We offer integrated planning, administration and litigation counseling, a key differentiator in the trusts and estates space, designed to preserve wealth over generations. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Francesca Boschini, Deutsche Bank |
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| I serve as the Head of International Wealth Planning and Head of Insurance Solutions for the U.S. Private Bank at Deutsche Bank, based in New York. Since joining the bank more than ten years ago, I have led the U.S. cross-border and international wealth planning practice as well as our insurance planning solutions platform. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Maria Pia Buchi, Harneys Fiduciary |
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| As Chief Commercial Officer of Harneys Fiduciary, I am responsible for setting and executing our global commercial strategy, coordinating teams across Asia, EMEA, and the Americas. My role involves anticipating market trends and changes whilst remaining agile enough to react to our fast-changing world and ensuring we remain client-centric in everything we do. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Tony McChrystal, Pavesen |
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| I’m the Founder and Managing Director of Pavesen, a bespoke reputation management firm based in London. We advise high-profile individuals, family offices, C-suite executives and select organisations on reputation risk, protection and digital footprint strategy. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Claire Abrehart, Harneys Fiduciary |
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| In my current role, I am the Managing Director of our BVI office, which is the largest in the Harneys Fiduciary group with over 100 employees. I am also the Global Head of our Directorships and Trusts service lines. I also have my own portfolio of clients where I serve as a director on the boards of their companies, so that keeps me extremely busy as well. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Lisette Cooper, Fiduciary Trust International |
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| As Vice Chair of Fiduciary Trust International, I oversee many long-term client relationships and serve as a senior advisor to the leadership of Fiduciary and Franklin Templeton. I also help lead our sustainable and impact investing practice, partnering with clients to align long-term capital with positive social and financial outcomes. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Heidi Mallace, Curayio communications consultancy |
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| I make people’s communications shine, in person, on camera and online. I co-founded Curayio, my communications consultancy, three years ago with a clear purpose: to equip clients with the communication strategies and skills to fuel their success. Not by chance. By intent. Whether it’s a presentation a client has to nail or a need to build their visibility, I ensure they communicate with greater clarity and confidence. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Tanmay Patnaik, Trilegal |
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| I am a Partner and lead the Private Client Practice at Trilegal, one of India’s largest full-service Tier 1 law firms. My primary focus is estate planning for individuals and family businesses, including those with an international presence. I also attend to family business disputes and family governance matters. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Grace Quinn, Conyers |
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| I’m a Senior Associate in the Conyers’ Private Client and Trust Practice. Conyers is an ‘offshore’ law firm headquartered in Bermuda, which is where I am based. I work on a wide variety of trust related matters which include both advance planning for clients, restructuring where required and terminations where appropriate. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Ipshita Bhuwania, 360 ONE Wealth |
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| I specialise in structuring trusts for ringfencing against foreign estate taxes and building asset protection from liabilities. Migration of wealth and residency-planning is a key area of expertise. I also advise on non-contentious family and divorce settlements, cross-border custody and guardianship matters and help establish relevant trust and corporate structures. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Emily Dreas, Bank of America Private Bank |
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| I run the Metro New York market for Bank of America Private Bank, our largest U.S. market. I lead a team of more than 250 colleagues across trust, investments, credit, and wealth planning, partnering closely with clients, business owners, and families to help them grow, protect, and transfer their wealth while building strong, collaborative teams internally. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Aileen Wallace, Weatherbys Private Bank |
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| As a non-Executive Director (NED), my role is to be a critical friend, providing the executives with strategic guidance to help the organisation be profitable long-term and sustainable for both clients and other stakeholders. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Julian Hawkhead, Stowe Family Law |
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| My role as Senior Partner of Stowe Family Law is to be the executive lead for the quality of the work we deliver at Stowe and to ensure that we effectively manage risk and compliance. We are an ambitious and innovative firm, so part of my role is to ensure that we adhere to the regulatory framework that we operate in. I have been a family lawyer for over a quarter of a century. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Alasdair Hills, JM Finn |
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| My role has changed significantly over the years I’ve been at JM Finn in London. I started off by working with the COO and Business Manager, organising and orchestrating the Investment Managers. From there I moved into a half and half role, sitting with various desks to improve their processes and helping with clients. Read more → |
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Citywealth Quick Insight Series on Trusts, Wills and Estates Disputes Trends: Shams Rahman, Edwin Coe |
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| Most cases do not start with someone announcing they are going to sue. They usually start with suspicion and a lack of communication. It might be that a beneficiary feels something does not add up, or the distribution of an estate looks uneven. Sometimes it can seem that information is slow to arrive, or it arrives in a tone that feels defensive. Read more → |
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Citywealth Quick Insight Series on Wealth Trends:Arielle Ingrassia, Evelyn Partners |
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| The global political landscape feels more fragmented and less predictable than it has in recent years. Heightened geopolitical tensions, shifting alliances and more polarised domestic politics have all contributed to periods of market volatility. Read more → |
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| Petah Coyne: How Much a Heart Can Hold
Wonderland of Forms at the Lowe Art Museum at University of Miami. Read more → |
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| 25 Groups Urging Government Action on Empty Homes
Organisations sign open letter to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. Read more → |
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| Firsts London announces theme for 2026: Revolution
London’s Rare Book Fair returns to the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. Read more → |
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Sustainability26 for 2026: Become a Founding Sponsor |
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| In 2026, One Loud Voice for Women is launching something powerful: 1LV Thrive – a bold, peer-led community designed specifically for mid-career women at one of the most pivotal (and often overlooked) stages of their professional lives. This is the point where talent is proven and ambition is strong – yet visibility, sponsorship and sustained support can fall away. 1LV Thrive exists to change that. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List spotlightThe Citywealth Leaders List is a user rating directory of the leading individuals in international private client and wealth management. The Leaders List hosts our Top Lists – independent curations of the best professionals in their fields. See below a spotlight on a few of the stellar individuals that make up our directory. |
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| Wendy Holley, Chief Operating Officer, JTC Group View her profile here. |
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| Sean Kiernan, Founder, CEO, Greengage View his profile here.
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| Shirley Coe, Senior Private Banker, Weatherbys View her profile here. |
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