2025: A Year of Progress, People, and Purpose

2025 marked a year of continued progress for Equiom. Across the group, the focus remained on strengthening leadership, investing in capability and supporting clients across jurisdictions, while laying the foundations for the priorities guiding the business into 2026. This reflection, written by Chief Executive Officer Jon Jennings, looks back on the developments that shaped the year and the direction ahead.

2025 was a standout year for Equiom. We celebrated three major international awards, a testament to our expertise in private client services and the trust our clients, and the intermediaries we work with, place in us. These wins highlight the strength of our director-led model and our technical depth across key regions. 

We strengthened our leadership, welcoming Sharon Yam as Regional Head of Asia and promoting Vicky Stables to lead our Jersey office. In Employee Retirement & Reward Services, Mark Lindsay and Natalie McGinness joined to boost our global capabilities. These moves ensure we offer corporate and private clients continuity and real expertise, with a strategy deliberately built around our strengths and heritage.  

Our client-first mindset shone through, whether helping families with wealth transfer or supporting multinationals with complex plans. Our team of 450 professionals across 12 jurisdictions collaborated more than ever, delivering seamless solutions worldwide. A highlight: surpassing $3 billion in workplace savings plan assets under administration in the Middle East, setting the standard for end-of-service reform. 

We also invested in technology, noting strong progress on Quantios Core with Go-live in January 2026. We partnered with Ledgy for equity plan management and enhanced our digital tools. But we know technology is only as good as the people behind it. Our philosophy remains: supporting our fantastic people with the best technology available. 

Looking ahead to 2026, Equiom's priorities are clear:   

• Keep investing in digital innovation to serve clients better. 
• Retain and attract top talent. 
• Lead on governance and family office solutions, especially in Asia and Jersey. 
• Grow globally, deepening our support across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the US. 

In short, 2025 was about teamwork, expertise, and putting clients first. Thanks to everyone, clients, and colleagues alike, for making it a year to remember. Here’s to building on this momentum in 2026. 

*Equiom Fiduciary Services (Middle East) Ltd are the appointed Operator for DEWS and regulated by the DFSA. For further information on the regulatory status of our companies, please visit www.equiomgroup.com/regulatory. 

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