1291 Group Dubai

Marc-André Sola

SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Educational background: Master of Law, with 25 years of experience in financial services and international wealth and tax planning.
Professional stations: Founder of the 1291 Group and a number of other companies in different sectors.
Important values: I believe in family and long term relationships. I want to help my clients with all my experience and network. In all my undertakings I try to create a win-win situation for all parties involved.

1291 GROUP DIFC Limited was founded in 2022 to satisfy the needs of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Dubai International Financial Centre is the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA). Located in the heart of the Financial Centre of Dubai, we provide wealth planning solutions that fit the long-term financial goals of our clients. We are regulated by Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

Our Oath of Independence:
Ensuring Quality Tailor-Made Wealth Protection and Insurance Solutions

How do we do it? We work with over 20 insurance companies in 15 different jurisdictions. With this geographical breadth, we are able to offer tax- compliant insurance solutions for clients from over 50 countries. Our typical clients are investment professionals and their (ultra-) high net worth clients. Our global financial solutions include:

  • Private placement policies (life insurance or annuity plans)
  • Universal life insurance (including premium financing)
  • High death benefit policies
  • Private and personalized pension plans and pension administration
  • Introduction to seasoned and successful portfolio managers and private banks
  • Assisting in the set up of trusts and companies by referral to our cooperation partners

Before entering our range of products, these are all tested and proven through our specialists. Our partners in the financial and insurance sector go through a thorough evaluation process and are continuously monitored by our experts.
Financial professionals and investors from all over the world benefit from our tailor-made investment solutions.

 

For more information about our Insurance Solutions, please contact us: info@1291group.com.

Marc-André Sola

SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Educational background: Master of Law, with 25 years of experience in financial services and international wealth and tax planning.
Professional stations: Founder of the 1291 Group and a number of other companies in different sectors.
Important values: I believe in family and long term relationships. I want to help my clients with all my experience and network. In all my undertakings I try to create a win-win situation for all parties involved.

Kenette Martin

SALES & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Educational background: Bachelors of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) at Jose Rizal University.
Professional stations: Years of hands-on experience in corporate structuring, customer service, administrative and legal support. A strong knowledge and understanding of setting up corporate offshore structures as well as onshore companies in the United Arab Emirates.
Important values: To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.

Priyanka Roy Jivani

PARTNER

Educational background: She is a finance major with Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (majoring in Mergers and Acquisitions) certified and studied Venture Finance at Oxford University. Professional stations: With over 17 years of cross-functional and cross-industry experience, Priyanka is a thorough professional with a proven track record of successfully managing various assignments aligning with the overall objectives of the organization. She has been an integral part of A-listed organizations in the past. Her last project was with Quilter PLC where she was the Global Head of Banking – Sales, and Strategy, based out of the UK. Due to her previous projects, she has worked in international markets like Switzerland, Europe, the UK, Singapore, UAE, Africa, and Latin America.

Xiao Hu

HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION

Educational background: Master of Finance – Corporate Finance; Bachelor of Commerce – Finance & Marketing
Professional experience: Xiao brings a wealth of experience to her role and the team in the UAE. She began her career in 2016 in Dubai after completing her undergraduate studies. She later relocated to Hong Kong to pursue an opportunity in the financial services industry, before joining 1291 Group in 2020. She moved back to Dubai in 2024 to become 1291 Group's Head of Administration for the region.
Important values: The harder you work, the luckier you get.

Anjana Nair

SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER
HEAD OF OPERATIONS DUBAI

Educational background: Majored in Economics & Politics (MA) from the University of Hull, UK. Apart from that I have advanced AML & Compliance certification from ICA and holds a PMP certification.
Professional stations: Started the career with an asset management company in 2002 in London. Worked for 17 years with Quilter International (formerly called Skandia Intl/Old Mutual Intl) in Operations, E Business and progressed to the role SEO and Head of Operations in Dubai.
Important values: I believe courage is really important to seek out new challenges to act in spite of fear. Equally empathy is important to understand things from a different perspective.

Shilveena Shahjahan

SALES & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Educational background: MBA in Banking & Finance, BCom specializing in Business Taxation
Professional stations: 8+ years in banking industry, started working in a bank as a campus placement & then worked at HSBC Dubai in various roles & moved to a growing local bank. Last 2 years was part of the oldest Takaful Insurance Company in the region.
Important values: Positive energy radiates & creates a peaceful environment to grow & flourish.

Preeti Rodricks

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Educational background: Bachelors of Commerce (BCom) in Financial Accounting and Auditing, coupled with expertise gained through an Executive Secretarial Diploma.
Professional stations: Results-driven professional with over 18 years of proven success in providing meticulous and adept administrative support to C-Suite Executives. Demonstrated expertise gained in dynamic business landscapes of both Dubai and Calgary. Recognized for a proactive problem-solving approach and serving as a pivotal liaison between cross-functional business units and clients.
Important values: Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

Jacque Peenz

PARTNER

Educational background: Bachelors of Law (LLB) - University of Pretoria - 2012
Professional stations: Stations: Admitted practicing attorney in the High Court of South Africa since 2014. Wealth structuring specialist advising several family offices, advisers and private clients in the Middle East and Asia at Trident Trust (Dubai). Important values: Life is the equivalent of a persons choices and the value of life is measured by relationships that you keep and the choices that you make.

Oren Rose

PARTNER

Educational background: 20 years of experience in financial services, Fintech Author of four economic books
Professional stations: Established GNC Ltd, Liri Holdings, director of PFS Ltd, 1291Group
Important values: I believe in honesty and loyalty, which are the basis of any good and fruitful relationship. I value individual freedom. I strive to bring innovative and creative solutions to my clients.

Karishma Rupani

PARTNER

Educational background: MBA from The University of Leicester, United Kingdom qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), member of STEP. Karishma is also a member of Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (MCSI). She speaks English and Hindi fluently.
Professional stations: With over two decades of experience in the Financial Services industry, Karishma brings a wealth of expertise garnered from her tenure with various Multinational and Local banks in the UAE. Specializing in Wealth Management, Private Banking, Trust Advisory, Estate and Succession Planning, she has provided guidance to High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients across the Middle East and Africa. She has been instrumental in structuring complex Keyman Insurance and Private Placement Life Insurance Policies.

1291 GROUP DIFC Limited

UAE: Office 1102D, Burj Daman
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box: 506519
T +971 4 554 7135
info@1291group.com

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