Middle East

Middle East | 19 Apr 17

The scale of regulatory change facing advisers in the Middle East will force major changes on the advisory industry and survival will require the interests of customer, distributor and provider to become more aligned, argues David Thompson of FPI.

Companies | 12 Apr 17

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’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

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

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.