The state of the wealth management industry in the GCC, and the evolution of carefully planned and well-executed estate and succession planning, was debated in depth at the January 28 Hubbis Digital Dialogue event. An erudite panel of experts reviewed the progress to date and opined on what steps must be made by both the authorities in the region and by the private sector to more fully set the wealth and legacy planning industry on the road to realising more of its full potential. Which jurisdictions do GCC based clients prefer to utilise for their wealth planning and trust structures? Is the recent availability of common-law trust structuring through the DIFC, resulting in a boost for business there? Are wealthy clients remediating older structures, with the arrival of the CRS, economic substance and Mandatory Disclosure Rules, amongst other new regulations, and if so, what structures and concepts are in favour? How does life insurance fit into wealth and succession planning in the region these days? How well do the local wealth and advisory players fare compared with other leading international wealth management centres, and can the region keep its home-grown clients onshore by continuing to improve regulation and professionalism? What about investment migration trends as families in the region seek options overseas, and as international clients seek options in the region?