Equiom surpasses USD3 billion in Middle East workplace savings plan assets under administration

This achievement reflects significant growth in Equiom’s employee retirement and reward services, underpinned by its strong local commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable solutions tailored to the needs of global employers.

Equiom

Equiom

Equiom has announced a major milestone for its trustee services (through Equiom Fiduciary Services (Middle East) Limited and Equiom (Isle of Man) Limited) regarding its provisions on Middle East Workplace Savings plans, with Assets Under Administration (AuA) reaching USD 3 billion in June 2025, up from USD2.3 billion the previous year.

This is a proud moment for our team and an important milestone in the development of our business in the Middle East region and globally. It reflects the trust that our clients place in us to deliver robust, compliant, and efficient workplace savings solutions. We remain committed to delivering exceptional service at a local level to both employers and their employees, while continuing to enhance and evolve our offering to meet the needs of an increasingly global and mobile workforce.
Chris Cain, Client Services Director – Middle East

This achievement reflects significant growth in Equiom’s employee retirement and reward services, underpinned by its strong local commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable solutions tailored to the needs of global employers. Over the past 12 months alone, Equiom has overseen USD627 million in annual contributions, and is currently implementing six new workplace savings plans for major international clients operating in the Middle East region.

This marks a significant milestone for our team. Reaching USD 3 billion in AuA is not just a reflection of recent growth, it’s a testament to the reputation we’ve earned through over two decades of dedicated trustee services to our international pension plan clients in the Middle East. Our globally connected teams remain deeply committed to delivering solutions that stand the test of time and we’re proud to be a trusted partner to so many leading global organisations.
Nina Johnston, Managing Director of Equiom (Isle of Man) 

Equiom supports a diverse international client base, providing services across a range of employee structures including:

  • International Pension Plans
  • End of Service Benefit Plans / Employee Money Purchase schemes 
  • Employee Incentives, Equity Plans and Employee Benefit Trusts
  • Carried Interest and Co-Investment Structures

With a growing global team of subject matter experts operating from key jurisdictions including the United Arab Emirates, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Hong Kong, and beyond, Equiom combines local insight with international reach to support clients wherever they operate.

This milestone follows the recent senior appointments of Mark Lindsay as Head of Employee Retirement & Reward Services and Natalie McGinness as Director at Equiom in Jersey. These developments highlight Equiom’s strategic commitment to strengthening this service line and the Group’s ambition to lead in the delivery of innovative employee reward and retirement solutions.

Whether you are looking to implement a new international pension or equity plan, or enhance your existing end-of-service benefits, Equiom’s specialist teams provide trusted, tailored scalable solutions that help global organisations attract, retain, and reward key talent.

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