Middle East
Middle East | 1 Feb 18
Who needs the new UAE promoter’s licence?
The UAE has introduced more regulations to clarify the rules surrounding the promoter’s licence, but while applications are already in, some areas could still be open to interpretation.
PEOPLE MOVES: Metlife, Aviva and WH Ireland
WH Ireland appoints a chief operating officer from Brewin Dolphin, Aviva expands its emerging markets debt team and Metlife names a new head of its global employee benefits team.
Dubai adviser convicted in landmark criminal case
A financial adviser from the UK has been convicted of running a business in Dubai without a licence, in what is understood to be the first conviction of its kind in the UAE.
Hansard shows Q2 growth despite Middle East decline
Hansard Global is still recovering from losing a major distribution partner in the Middle East, as it reports low-level growth in new business premiums for the second half of 2017.
PEOPLE MOVES: Julius Baer, Deutsche Bank and MMI
Julius Baer appoints a managing director from Barclays, MMI makes significant changes to its leadership team and Deutsche Bank hires a head of UK client advisers.