Building Resilience with DIFC’s Alternative Strategies for UHNWIs

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November

  • 3 PM DXB | 12 PM London | 7 AM NYC
  • Free
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Why attend?

DIFC is safeguarding global family business and private wealth management in the MEASA region through its innovative DIFC Family Wealth Centre (DFWC). As the region experiences unprecedented private wealth growth and the largest generational wealth transfer in history, DIFC offers a robust ecosystem for family businesses and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) to preserve, grow, and seamlessly transfer wealth. This webinar delivers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to alternative investment strategies such as private credit and private wealth solutions tailored for UHNWIs.

Discussion Points:

  • Customised Structures for Families: Learn how DIFC provides flexible structuring options to meet specific family objectives, from succession planning to asset protection to segregation of ownership. DIFC ensures each family’s unique needs are met with precision.
  • Protecting Shareholder Rights Across Generations: Discover the unique shareholder protection tools DIFC offers, including differentiated share classes and governance-enhancing shareholder agreements.
  • Enhancing Governance and Succession Planning: Strategies for preserving family wealth through innovative governance solutions and cutting-edge tools offered by the DFWC.
  • DIFC Courts: Understand the pivotal role of the DIFC Courts in the broader DIFC ecosystem. With a reputation for fairness and efficiency, the Courts offer an added layer of legal assurance, helping resolve disputes and uphold family agreements with confidence
  • Networking and Global Engagement: Connecting with a global network of family offices, accredited advisors and industry leaders to unlock exclusive opportunities and resources.
  • DIFC Family Wealth Centre: Your Gateway to Multi-Generational Success: Understanding the DFWC’s tailored services for family businesses and UHNWIs, including certification, accreditation and advisory support.

 

 

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Douglas Blakey
Group Editor, Banking and payments, GlobalData

Douglas joined Retail Banker International in 2005 and has edited RBI along with sister title Electronic Payments International since 2010. In addition, he has editorial responsibility for GlobalData’s wealth management title Private Banker Intl. Douglas chaired industry group The Digital Banking Club from 2013-2018 and is a regular speaker and moderator on the conference circuit.

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Khadija Ali
Chief Representative – Business Development at DIFCA

In her capacity as Chief Representative of Business Development Segments, Khadija Ali plays a key role in cultivating and promoting the business development strategies of Dubai International Financial Centre, whilst also shaping the strategic positioning of the DIFC brand regionally and globally.

Khadija is responsible for driving the business development of regulated sectors including banks, asset management and insurance, in addition to the growth of non-regulated sectors including family offices, holding companies, foundations, Prescribed Companies and professional service providers.

Commencing her career with DIFC Authority in 2005 within the Authority’s project management office, Khadija then joined the listing Department of NasdaqDubai (formerly known as DIFX) and DIFC Investment Limited before joining DIFC Authority’s Business Development team in 2011.

During her 19-year career with DIFC Authority, Khadija has garnered a wealth of experience focused on sustainable business development and financial sector growth. Khadija has extensive expertise in business development and implementing growth strategies, alongside a strong academic pedigree.

Khadija holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Coventry University, United Kingdom and an LL.M. International Business Law from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University. She  also has a bachelor’s degree in Management Information System from Sharjah University, UAE.

 

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Philippe Amarante
Managing Partner – Henley & Partners Middle East

Philippe Amarante is the Managing Partner at Henley & Partners Middle East. Philippe has been advising private and institutional clients across industries, countries, and cultures for over 15 years as a successful business, relationship, and brand builder. Before his current role, he served as the Global Head of Brand and Group Marketing Strategy at Credit Suisse Group. Philippe is a strategic thinker who enjoys a hands-on approach, delivering results across board and governmental levels in complex and international environments. His interests include nascent technologies and emerging business models and related trends. Philippe also has experience in non-profit organizations and luxury, retail, and finance industries.

 

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