An initiative which established a legal and regulatory framework for family offices operating in Dubai has been recognised at the recent Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Private Client Awards.
The Dubai International Finance Centre won the Best Government Initiative award for the initiative which defines a family office in a legal capacity for the first time. The judges commented: “This initiative will better manage the financial planning and succession issues of large family-owned enterprises in the United Arab Emirates and the region. The judges believe this initiative is the one to watch as our winners create an attractive environment for families from across the globe who wish to oversee their cross-border affairs from a central family office. The family office will play a c...
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