Testimonials
Here is a Selection of Testimonials Regarding What Some of Marks Clients Have To Say
Martin Duff
Chairman at Dimple Designed Middle East
I’ve worked with mark for nearly 3 years now having been referred to him by a friend. I only wish I’d moved to him sooner, he’s been great to work with. Incredibly efficient on replies and updates regardless of time of day or week, gone the extra mile if needed and the returns I’ve seen have been considerably better than any of my previous advisers. Highly recommended indeed!
Kathryn Smith
Senior Corporate Counsel at Phoenix Fund Investments (DIFC) Limited
Mark is very personable, professional and patient - he doesn’t push you into anything. He’s very knowledgeable about financial products and I’m impressed at the earnings my plans have made over such a short period of time - I wish I’d met him earlier! I’d highly recommend him and I trust him with my finances.
David Flint
Principal at PACE British School
Mark is my Personal Financial Adviser and is honest, knowledgeable and, most of all, he listens! I am most impressed by his open and decent approach and full understanding of the concept of service and the importance of putting oneself in the customer’s position. Mark should be considered as a role model for the financial services industry and, as a result, I recommend him fully and without reservation.
Surina Kelly
Radio & news presenter for Arabian Radio Network
My husband and I were looking for financial advice and to start a much needed savings plan again. Mark was recommended and we honestly couldn’t be happier. His friendly manner, direct honesty, informed knowledge and advice put us at ease. Thanks to Mark we have found the right plan for us and feel safe and secure in where it’s heading. His contacts also make for a speedy process and he made the whole experience easy and enjoyable.
Katie Barker
Head of HR - Middle East & South Africa at DLA Piper Middle East LLP
I’ve worked with Mark for over 7 years. The first (and only) financial advisor and planner I’ve trusted. He explains everything clearly and had done a fantastic job in helping with my financial security. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to secure their financial future. Thanks Mark!
Marvin Coelho
Director of Food and Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
Mark is a very easy going professional and someone who explain the financial investment procedures in a very and implement manner. Always available to discuss guide you through your policies and assist in anything required . Highly recommended!
Stuart Gietel-Basten
Demographer | Professor of Social Science | Consultant in population and social policy
I have worked with Mark to set up financial planning for my family. I could not be happier with the services he has provided. From the start he was clear about available products, transparent about costs and very responsive to questions and issues. Most of all, he manages to build two key factors in a relationship with a financial advisor: confidence and trust. I would be very happy to recommend him to others working in the UAE.
Claudio Serranò
A320 Captain
I’ve got the pleasure to meet Mark in Dubai, he’s a nice and serious person with many years of experience in his field that make him a trusted and reliable professional. Highly recommended.
Victoria Nabahani
Tech Marketer | Agile Project Manager | Panelist & Guest Speaker on Women in Tech & Intersectional Feminisms
Mark is really exceptional - he takes time to build a genuine rapport with you and understand your unique situation and needs. He then goes above and beyond to make sure the portfolio he builds works for you. He’s also extremely responsive which helps when you’re trying to figure out what to do with your financial life! Couldn’t recommend highly enough, I wouldn’t work with anyone else.
Philip Shabo
Working in Operations for Medical Director's Office at Burjeel Medical City
Mark made the whole process straightforward and took his time to explain the nitty gritty the best he can. He followed up when I wasn’t great at getting back in a timely manner and travelled all the way from Dubai to meet us in person to build that rapport. I think we will be doing business in years to come. Highly recommend him.
Adam Brushett
Service Management & Transformation Consultant
Mark is easy to get along with, takes the time to explain everything and has been really helpful in my investment planning and preparing for the future. I would definitely recommend you reach out to him at Skybound if you’re looking for financial advice. He’s been an absolute pleasure to work with.
Matthew Alan
Head of Primary Physical Education | NPQSL
In the UAE, searching for the right financial advisor is sometimes likened to finding a needle in a haystack.
With Mark, we believe we have found one of the few diamonds in the rough. As new parents, we have recently completed our life insurance plan and will look to start investing and we couldn't be happier with Mark's personable and professional approach.
Chris Atkins
WithFeeling Co-Founder | Sonic Branding, Music Composition, Sound Design
I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my financial future to Mark Powsney, a fantastic financial advisor at SkyBound. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Having lived in Dubai for 20 years, I was always hesitant to engage with financial advisors due to past experiences with less-than-stellar professionals. However, after conducting extensive research on Trustpilot and LinkedIn, I felt confident in connecting with Mark.
From the outset, Mark proved to be honest, transparent, and highly professional, genuinely caring about his clients. As a family-oriented person, he was able to understand my unique concerns and answer all my questions with clarity and patience. His comprehensive knowledge and approachable demeanour put me at ease, and I knew I could trust him to help me make informed decisions about my financial future as I approach 40.
If you, like me, have been hesitant to invest in your retirement but recognise its importance, I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to Mark Powsney. His outstanding service and dedication to his clients truly make him stand out in the financial advisory industry. Investing with Mark has been a positive experience, and I encourage others to do the same.
Anthony Phillips
Business / Service Management & Transformation Consultant
Mark was referred to me by a friend and from the moment I started engaging with Mark it felt very easy, comfortable and most importantly, unpressured. Mark has been extremely knowledge, professional and responsive at all times. It is a pleasure to know and do business with Mark.
Brenda Kassir
Strategy Director | IMC | Demand Generation
In these volatile and uncertain times characterised by lots of noise and misinformation, it helps to be surrounded by people with insight and experience who can help us protect and grow our financial security. We consider Mark to be one of these people. He has provided us with insightful and practical information and advice, whilst keeping within our unique requirements of Sharia compliance, in a patient manner that puts us at ease, yet elicits confidence and trust. Thanks Mark.
Eunice Abadicio - Dondoy
Solutions Support Analyst at North American Construction Group
Mark is one of the industry's top financial planners. He has over 25 years of experience working in the financial services sector. He makes sure that he conducts a thorough analysis of the solution a customer requires and ensures that the objectives are consistently achieved. He has a high client retention rate (regular financial reviews and efficient client service) and receives many referrals. You should get in touch with Mark if you're looking for a financial advisor who will pay attention to you and who will take the time to show you how to identify, evaluate, manage, and prioritise your financial needs and work on your SMART goals.
Paul McDonald
ServiceNow | IT Transformation | Technology Operations
Mark was recommended by a mutual friend as a financial advisor. Professional, knowledgeable and most importantly trustworthy – Mark has given us sound advice over the last few years and navigated us through a complicated domain with much aplomb, a pleasure to work with, complimented by his infectious personality. Highly recommended.
Gerd von Sierakowski
Director of Operations
I met Mark more through a coincidence at the right time. Although I was being very cautious (to say the least) on how to proceed with the right investment, Mark was very personable and convincing. Mark understood my needs and guided me carefully through all the processes in a very friendly and understanding, yet funny manner. We connected instantly, conversations were deep and thoughtful and Mark was able to provide a high level of trust and a high level of security to me that my money would be well invested.
I can only recommend Mark as a Financial Advisor, as he is direct, honest and works in your interest for the best. Marks experience is clearly noticeable and I am extremely happy that Mark and I met the way we did.
Arnaud Cart
Senior Business Consultant Interest in Bitcoin and economics
Mark is an extremely personable financial advisor who can be trusted to give impartial advice that is tailored to his clients needs. My wife and I are very happy with the life insurance we have recently taken and I have finally managed to transfer my UK Pension. We are more than happy and would recommend Mark to anyone.
Victoria Baajour
Luxury Lifestyle Management
Mark has been my wealth manager now for over a year (nearly 2 years) and from start to present he has shown to be not only extremely honest and helpful in terms of understanding and guiding me with the right policies but he continuously supports me with the policy I have, giving me regular updates he's always so quick to communicate which makes the whole thing less stressful and easier to manage. if there's any issues or questions I've ever had Mark has always been there for me on wats ap or by calls. I cannot recommend Mark enough. Certainly, when it comes to wealth management there are plenty of people that are not entirely honest and out just to benefit Mark is not one of those people. I'm planning to stay with Mark for as long as possible and most likely opening further policies with him given my level of satisfaction.
Michelle Gilks
Freelance personal trainer owner MCG fitness
Mark is a very knowledgeable financial advisor
all the help he has given me over the 5 years I have been with him has been outstanding and very profitable. He is also a very nice guy and willing to go the extra mile to help. I am extremely happy to be guided by him
Jon Lavin
Project Director at Majid Al Futtaim Properties
Mark is a knowledgeable, amiable and detail driven finance professional. Would absolutely work with him again.
Shubashni Naidoo
Operational Risk: IT Security at Emirates NBD
Mark is a genuinely awesome guy. Easy to talk too and very patient. I appreciate the fact that he took time to understand my needs and come up with a solution that worked for me. I would definitely recommend him to assist with financial planning.
Sami A. Razek
Management / Strategy / Business Development
Mark has been a pleasure to deal with. He is genuine and has been patient and profession and a fantastic source of knowledge on the financial savings vehicles available in the region, highly recommended!
Faisal Khaliq
Director of Fraud Prevention, Business Resilience & Inventory Control
Mark has supported me with my investment portfolio and has always been available to answer questions or meet in person. He is a knowledgeable professional and I would recommend his service.
Mark Murray
Saudi Tourism Authority
Mark has looked after me as a client for the last 4 years and I have been more than impressed with the service, returns and ultimately the professionalism in which both have been presented.
The recommendations Mark made for both my UK pension, and offshore monthly savings have, and will continue to benefit me in the future. Thank you Mark.