John Hanafin Archives

John Hanafin is the Founder & CEO of Huriya Private, a specialist advisory firm aimed at bringing financial expertise to high-net-worth individuals and families. A focused professional with entrepreneurial drive and a commercial mindset, Hanafin has over 25 years experience in the trust and corporate services industry, with 15 years based in the Middle East, and an extensive background serving the specialised needs of high-net-worth investors around the world.

Approved, licensed and recognised by many international FSCs, Hanafin is a trusted advisor to governments for the structuring and implementation of programmes to boost corporate re-domiciliation and foreign direct investments. Hanafin is a chartered member of the Securities Institute (CISI), a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), a member of the International Tax Planning Association (ITPA), and sits on the boards of various organisations around the world.

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Stories by John Hanafin

banking

The current state of global banking

Written by John Hanafin

Thu 27 Apr 2023Thu 27 Apr 2023

Banks in the UAE have strengthened their taxation and banking practices to add to their appeal to inward investment

Abu Dhabi

UAE corporate tax and its effect on foreign investment

Written by John Hanafin

Fri 24 Mar 2023Fri 24 Mar 2023

While the introduction of corporate tax in the UAE may be seen as a dilution of the country’s appeal to foreign investors, it’s important to look at the broader picture to get a full understanding of its effects