Middle East
Middle East | 12 Jun 17
Saudi expat tax to start in July
Saudi Arabia will levy a new tax on expatriates and their dependents from 1 July 2017 in a bid to boost the Gulf state’s local employment and revenues following persistently weak oil prices.
Middle East | 8 Jun 17
UAE securities regulator re-opens door for fund registrations
Asset managers can now complete the process of registering and promoting funds in the UAE following the release of fresh guidance from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
Best Practice | 7 Jun 17
Guardian’s new client division to tackle industry shortfalls
Guardian Wealth Management has launched a new division to focus on client relationship culture after research found that most expats feel the ongoing service they receive from their IFA firms has declined or stopped altogether.
Middle East | 7 Jun 17
Dubai regulator sees complaints drop but scams still dominate
There has been a sharp drop in the number of complaints received by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, which regulates of the DIFC, but most of those it receives still relate to scams.
Best Practice | 6 Jun 17
Zurich to support UAE advisers adapt to regulatory changes
Zurich has launched a programme to help financial advisers and intermediaries in the UAE prepare for and implement the upcoming regulatory changes to the country’s life insurance industry.