Middle East
Middle East | 6 Jun 17
IoM and UAE regulators ‘in talks’ over life sector overhaul
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IoMFSA) has met with the UAE Insurance Authority to compare notes on pivotal life sector reforms due to be introduced in their respective jurisdictions.
Middle East | 1 Jun 17
Globaleye extends hiring spree to add UK tax expert
International advisory firm Globaleye has moved ahead with the rollout of its new-look business model by announcing the appointment of tax expert Gary Wright as head of UK taxation.
Amundi opens Middle East HQ in the DIFC
European asset management giant Amundi has opened a regional office for the Middle East in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to service institutional clients across the MENA area.
Middle East | 24 May 17
Globaleye names wealth head in bid to up UAE advice standards
Dubai-headquartered Globaleye has appointed a new head of wealth management to oversee the quality of its advice to clients, raise standards and ensure the company complies with the new rules emerging in the UAE.
Best Practice | 24 May 17
Abu Dhabi creates will registry for expats
Abu Dhabi has created a new register of wills for non-Muslim expats living and working in the UAE, which may allow them to circumvent Sharia law when estate planning.