UAE Wealth Market Research Report : High Net Worth (HNW) Investors 2 | Page 4

Property constitutes 27% of the typical HNW portfolio Alternatives constitute 3% of the typical HNW portfolio Commodities constitute 6% of the portfolio EMIRATI HNW PRODUCT AND SERVICE DEMAND Demand for planning services is high in the UAE The high proportion of expats drives demand for planning services Tax planning demand is high among the UAE's diverse HNW community While the UAE's tax system is straightforward, expats often have different tax planning needs Repatriation brings particular challenges Demand for tax planning will remain strong APPENDIX Abbreviations and acronyms Definitions HNW Liquid assets Sukuk Methodology Verdict Financial's 2015 Global Wealth Managers Survey Verdict Financial's 2014 Global Wealth Managers Survey Exchange rates Bibliography Further reading About Verdict Financial Disclaimer Report Details – Date of Publishing - May 25, 2016