September 2025

Introduction

Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter, designed to keep both our corporate and private clients informed and empowered. This month, we spotlight major regulatory developments, including the UAE’s unified framework for virtual asset regulation and the UK’s upcoming identity verification rollout for Companies House. We also examine the Middle East’s strategic pivot to Asia and its impact on the global economy, alongside practical guidance for foreign investors in Bahrain and updates on company secretary requirements in Hong Kong.

For our private clients, we offer insights into setting up charitable foundations in DIFC, the advantages of Gibraltar trusts for international families, and the latest compliance measures in Malta. Retirement planning is also in focus, with expert views on evolving pension markets across Guernsey, Malta, and Gibraltar, plus a look at the Your Island Pension (YIP) scheme.

In insurance, we discuss the importance of proper property maintenance and management, while our residency and citizenship section highlights Latvia’s Residency by Investment programme. On the corporate social responsibility front, we address the urgent issue of Arctic disappearance and its global impact.

We are excited to announce that Sovereign Group has secured a DIFC licence, marking a new chapter in serving global investors amid a surge in global wealth migration.

We look forward to supporting your ambitions and answering your questions, please contact your local Sovereign office if you require assistance.