Middle East | 14 Feb 13
qfc and turkey are top islamic finance hubs
Turkey and the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) have the most Islamic finance-friendly tax systems out of eight countries in the MENA region, according to a study sponsored by the QFC.
People Moves | 13 Feb 13
lyons 2 others join aes in qatar
Adrian Lyons is one of three senior advisers who have joined AES International in Qatar, as it expands its presence in the Gulf.
Middle East | 13 Feb 13
uae rejects plan to ease foreign ownership
A quasi-elected council with legislative powers today rejected a plan that would have eased the rules on foreign ownership in the United Arab Emirates.
Profiles & Comment | 13 Feb 13
navigating minefield of alt investments
The offshore investment environment can at times be a minefield to pick investments from given that a lot of jurisdictions outside the US and UK lack regulation, making it easier for those operating in such regions to bend their investment mandates to allow for activity that goes against what they promote to advisers and that is not in the best interest of investors.
Investment | 13 Feb 13
Another us giant targets euro etf market
US investment house First Trust Advisors is to enter the European ETF market with the launch of a new suite of ‘smart passive’ products, the firm announced today.