Multi Media | 19 Nov 13

Getting Middle East consumers to understand the cost of financial advice and making the transition to a profession… These are two of the challenges financial advisers in the Middle East, identified by well-known CEOs and senior executives at International Adviser's Gulf Expert Investor Forum 2013.

Profiles & Comment | 19 Nov 13

The global trend towards regulation is playing into the hands of universal life products providers such as Transamerica Life Bermuda, as its increasingly mobile target market of wealthy individuals demands financial solutions that offer security and inspire trust, says chief executive Tim Oliver

Europe | 18 Nov 13

The Royal Skandia brand has been withdrawn from Europe, with all new business from January 2014 onwards being directed through the companys Dublin-based Skandia Ireland brand.

Middle East | 18 Nov 13

The Dubai Financial Services Authority is suing Deutsche Bank over claims that the German bank did not hand over all the information the regulator requested while carrying out an investigation, although the bank argues that its hands are tied under Swiss law.

Profiles & Comment | 18 Nov 13

The challenge for advisers post-RDR has not been restricted to fee disclosure. The creation of a profitable, long-term service proposition to add ongoing value for clients has been the greater test