Middle East
Hansard’s Bahamas operation to service Latin America growth
Hansard Global’s recently announced Bahamas operation will be used to support its “rapidly growing” Latin American client base, according to the specialist long-term savings providers latest results.
Zurich launches fixed-term fund range for Middle East
Zurich Middle East has launched a set of funds that will have fixed end dates to allow clients to save for a specific goal.
UAE advisers may be next for a cold-calling ban
Financial advisers in the Emirates could be caught in a ban on telesales, if a ruling by the country’s property regulator is copied for financial services.
Zurich disputes UAE life insurance cost disparity claims
Zurich Insurance has played down grumblings from some IFAs in the UAE that they are not being treated fairly by the firm’s strategy of distributing its life products through both bank and financial adviser channels.
Suspension lifted at Holborn Assets
Dubai-headquartered Holborn Assets Insurance Brokers has resumed normal business after the Insurance Authority suspension of the company’s licence was lifted on Monday, sources have told International Adviser.