Middle East | 18 Feb 14
axa refuses to comment on uae acquisition rumour
Axa Gulf has refused to comment on rumours it has purchased an Abu Dhabi headquartered insurance company and is preparing to begin selling ‘life’ products with the acquired licence.
Profiles & Comment | 18 Feb 14
working in the uae – bridging the gulf
The tax-free lure of the UAE can seem seductive but setting up an IFA business there doesn’t come without its challenges. But if you can navigate the nuances of its rules and regulations, and you’re prepared to work hard, there is a huge client pool to tap into.
Tax & Regulation | 18 Feb 14
german swiss tax deal similar to
A deal that would have enabled Germans with undeclared assets in Swiss institutions to pay the back taxes they owe without having their identities revealed is “dead and buried” because of public opposition, Bloomberg has reported.
state street launches sterling corp bond etf
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has launched a sterling corporate bond ETF.
Middle East | 18 Feb 14
Zurich in UAE bancassurance deal with CBI
Commercial Bank International has signed an agreement with Zurich International Life to market Zurich’s range of life insurance products in the United Arab Emirates.