Middle East
Ex-Globaleye managing director Scott Balsdon joins Holborn
Scott Balsdon has joined Holborn Assets in Dubai as a non-executive director having left his role as managing director of Globaleye in December 2016 after nine years with the firm.
Middle East | 9 May 17
Clouds linger over mutual fund industry in the UAE
The mutual funds industry in the UAE is still waiting for clarity from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on its recently introduced registration and promotion systems as another regulator, the Insurance Authority, moves ahead with life company and adviser reforms.
Zurich signs 10-year UAE deal with Standard Chartered
Zurich Life International has signed an “exclusive” 10-year distribution agreement with Standard Chartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Middle East | 4 May 17
Globaleye hires compliance officer as UAE rules tighten
Dubai-headquartered IFA firm Globaleye has hired a regulatory compliance expert to ensure the company meets the rapidly growing demands of watchdogs in the countries where it operates worldwide.
Middle East | 3 May 17
CII qualifications ‘no use’ in international financial planning
International qualifications from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) are “no use to anyone” providing financial planning in overseas jurisdictions, according to Sarah Lord, one of the most highly qualified female financial planners in the UK.