Middle East
Goldman Sachs AM first to register foreign retail funds in UAE
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has become the first firm to register foreign investment funds for retail investors in the UAE under the new mutual fund regulation introduced by the Emirates’ Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
Middle East | 10 Apr 17
IVCM on why Australia is still a ‘huge market’ for Qrops
IVCM’s Cameron Law talks about how British expats retiring to Australia and New Zealand can still transfer their UK pensions into a qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (Qrops) without incurring the UK’s new 25% tax charge.
Middle East | 5 Apr 17
UAE’s Oman Insurance offers life bond with capital protection
Dubai-headquartered Oman Insurance Company (OIC) has launched a new single premium insurance plan which offers a portfolio of exchanged-traded funds (ETFs) with built-in downside protection.
Middle East | 5 Apr 17
Dubai advisers share challenges facing retirement planning
From the new Qrops tax charge in the UK to the growing international mobility of
clients, financial advisers in Dubai give their views on the challenges they face
in helping clients plan for their retirement.
Advisory firm PWS shuts Qatar office, to expand in Barcelona
Middle East advisory firm Prestige Wealth Solutions (PWS) has decided to close its Qatar office following the completion of its annual strategic business review.