Middle East
Middle East | 23 Feb 17
Dubai’s DFSA signs cooperation with ESMA
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have signed a new information sharing and cooperation agreement.
Health & Protection | 20 Feb 17
Market opportunity for critical health cover in UAE, Zurich finds
Residents of the UAE are willing to spend more on critical illness insurance cover than the global average, but remain significantly under-insured, according to a new report by Zurich International Life, Middle East.
Hansard’s alliance with UAE insurer Union goes live
Hansard International launched its new strategic alliance with UAE-based Union Insurance Co on Thursday, which includes the provision of two new savings and investment products under the brand name ‘Infinity’.
Soaring expat demand drives growth and new hires at ITA
Rising demand from local and expat clients in Dubai coupled with improved IT systems are the driving force behind Investors Trust Assurance’s “phenomenal growth” in the region, according to Philip Story, the life company’s head of distribution for EMEA.
Investment | 2 Feb 17
Agnostic investors embracing Shariah products
Agnostic and ethically-minded investors are increasingly turning to Shariah compliant products with asset managers happy to meet demand, says Jad Shams, head of Mena for Mirae Asset.