Middle East
Best Practice | 17 Oct 17
Nearly 50% of UAE advisers ‘anxious’ about new rules
Almost half of UAE advisers admit to anxiety about new rules that will affect how they operate and say that they “need to change now” to be ready for them, according to a survey into forthcoming regulations conducted by Zurich Middle East.
Middle East | 16 Oct 17
Israel tightens up residency rules with 7 conditions
The Israeli Tax Authority (ITA) has set out seven conditions for a recent immigrant to be regarded as an Israeli resident for tax purposes as part of a wider move to tighten the rules.
Dubai’s DIFC prepares to implement CRS and reform trust laws
The Dubai International Financial Centre is preparing new laws to implement the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), and to reform its rules surrounding trusts and foundations.
Middle East | 11 Oct 17
Abu Dhabi opens the door to cryptocurrencies
Abu Dhabi’s financial regulator has set out its stall as a potential regulated market for crypto currencies and Initial Coin/Token Offerings (ICOs).
Best Practice | 10 Oct 17
Three ways retirement in UAE will change beyond recognition
Retirement in the sunny UAE looks set to change beyond recognition according to research by Old Mutual International and Quilter Cheviot.