Singapore / UAE / UK / EU / South Africa / US – Wednesday, 14 January 2026   

NEBA Private Clients, part of TEAM plc, successfully hosted its annual global meeting today, bringing together advisers, leadership, and operational teams from across five continents for a wide-ranging update on the Group’s progress, strategy, and future direction.

The meeting was broadcast live across multiple time zones, reflecting NEBA’s truly international footprint. It was led by John Beverley, Head of International for TEAM plc, who presented from Singapore at 4:30pm local time, with participants joining from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

Department representatives sharing insights during NEBA Global Annual Meeting

The event welcomed advisers and team members from across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, highlighting the strength and reach of NEBA’s global adviser and operational network. Representatives from NEBA Private Clients, NEBA Wealth, and NEBA Financial Solutions attended, alongside senior leadership and support teams spanning compliance, operations, administration, and distribution.

The annual meeting focused on reflecting on the achievements of the past year, reinforcing NEBA’s commitment to adviser independence and client-first outcomes, and outlining the Group’s strategic priorities for the year ahead. Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening adviser capability, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability across all regions.

Bart Kendall, CEO Middle East, based in Dubai, commented:

“What stood out for me was the level of alignment across the business. Despite operating across different jurisdictions and cultures, there is a shared sense of purpose and professionalism. The strength of NEBA in the Middle East comes from being part of a globally connected organisation that genuinely supports advisers and clients alike.”

Paul Mitchell, CEO Africa, based in Durban, added:

“This was an incredibly positive event. It reinforced just how far NEBA has come as a business and how strong the foundations are across Africa. The focus on quality, governance, and long-term adviser success gives me great confidence in the outlook for the region and for the Group as a whole.”

Alicia Saleh, Head of Global Operations, based in Jakarta, said:

“Bringing together teams from five continents in a single global meeting highlights the scale and maturity of the organisation we’ve built. From an operational perspective, the collaboration and consistency across regions is a real strength. The future is about refining how we support advisers and clients globally, and this meeting showed we are very well positioned to do that.”

John Beverley, Head of International of TEAM plc

Closing the event, John Beverley reflected on the significance of the meeting and the year ahead:

“What gives me the greatest confidence is not just the numbers or the growth, but the people behind the business. We’ve built something that is resilient, professional, and globally connected. Our focus now is on raising capability, supporting the advisers and teams we already have, and continuing to build a business that people are proud to be part of for the long term.”

The meeting concluded with a strong focus on the year ahead, with NEBA reaffirming its commitment to investing in people, systems, and governance, while continuing to build a resilient international platform backed by the strength of TEAM plc.

With record global participation and a clear strategic direction, the annual meeting underscored NEBA’s position as a trusted and growing international wealth management group with a highly positive outlook for the future.