In today’s issue: UAE Wealth Structuring 2025: New Laws, Foundations, Wills and Global Family Office Trends. Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview – Joe Crome, Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and Andrew Faulkes, Faulkes Consulting, Monaco. Citywealth Quick Insight Series on Digital Assets Trends – Joe David, Nephos Group & MYNA. SAVE THE DATE: Citywealth IFC Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, 28th January 2026 – Gala Dinner. New Art Nouveau Jewels collection: Nature Reimagined. Probate delays still forcing charities to sell assets and cut services. Citywealth Leaders List spotlight. |
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UAE Wealth Structuring 2025: New Laws, Foundations, Wills and Global Family Office Trends |
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The UAE has entered a decisive new phase in private-wealth planning. A wave of new federal laws, strengthened DIFC and ADGM courts, and a sharper focus on cross-border succession are transforming how ultra-high-net-worth families protect assets, register wills and structure their global estates.
With Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025 reshaping the rules on non-Muslim inheritance and foundations becoming central to governance, the UAE is rapidly positioning itself as one of the most sophisticated and internationally relevant wealth hubs in the world. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Joe Crome, Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) |
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| I joined CAF in 2020 to lead the CAF American Donor Fund. My role as Head of CAF American Donor Fund includes having the privilege of working with clients and their families who are dual tax payers in the US/UK to support their philanthropy, as well as having responsibility for leading the growth and strategy of the CAF American Donor Fund, which generates over £140m per year in charitable contributions. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Andrew Faulkes, Faulkes Consulting, Monaco |
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| I wear a few hats under the umbrella of being an independent adviser, based in Monaco, to UHNW and international families, including acting as a consultant to the renowned offshore law firm, Ogier. I have been lucky in my career to have worked in professional services, global private banking and international fiduciary/corporate services. Read more → |
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Citywealth Quick Insight Series on Digital Assets Trends:Joe David, Nephos Group & MYNA |
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| The digital asset market has matured significantly, even with a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. We’re seeing a more cautious but increasingly sophisticated investor base across the UK, UAE, and South Africa. Private wealth clients are no longer chasing hype, they’re asking deeper questions around custody, tax implications, reporting, and long-term value. Read more → |
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SAVE THE DATE: Citywealth IFC Awards Ceremony Wednesday, 28th January 2026 – Gala Dinner |
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| AI now supports many parts of the private wealth industry, but families continue to look for advisers who bring personal understanding and clear judgement. At the Citywealth IFC Awards 2026 we honour the people who use innovation wisely and keep the focus on the individuals they serve. Read more → |
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| New Art Nouveau Jewels collection: Nature Reimagined
In the spotlight – Art Nouveau jewels for the changing season. Read more → |
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| Probate delays still forcing charities to sell assets and cut services
10 charities (87%) are being forced to sell assets and cut back on services. Read more → |
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| Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2026 – Online Voting open
Cast your vote now. The online voting counts for ten per cent of the results. Vote now → |
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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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| Naveed Ahmed, SEO, Founder & Principal, Imani Wealth Management View his profile here. |
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| Alessandro Belluzzo, Managing Partner, Belluzzo International Partners View his profile here.
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| Andrew Horbury, Founder and Managing Director, Cavenwell Group View his profile here. |
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