Middle East
Middle East | 24 Apr 17
Abu Dhabi banker probed by Italy over 1MDB scandal
Italian prosecutors are investigating a former Emirati sovereign wealth fund official over allegations of insider trading in UniCredit shares in the Malaysian 1MDB scandal, which has led to a crackdown of a number Swiss banks.
Middle East | 24 Apr 17
UAE joins global fight against offshore tax evasion
The United Arab Emirates formally signed up to what the OECD calls ‘the most powerful multilateral treaty against offshore tax evasion and avoidance’, on Friday.
Middle East | 20 Apr 17
Mike Coady heading up Guardian Wealth’s new UAE division
Ex-deVere UK managing director Mike Coady is heading up Guardian Wealth Management’s new corporate solutions division in the UAE.
Expat cities among the most expensive for rent
Hong Kong, Dubai and Singapore are some of the most expensive cities in the world when it comes to how much people have to earn to pay rent but they do not top the list, research from UK property selling start-up Nested has found.
Middle East | 19 Apr 17
Paul Evans to replace Brendan Dolan as UAE head at Old Mutual
Paul Evans has been named as Old Mutual International’s new head of region for the Middle East and Africa, taking over from Brendan Dolan, who was recently promoted to global sales director.