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.
Middle East | 31 Jan 17
Abu Dhabi finance centre to share information with Mauritius
The regulator of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE’s new international financial centre, has signed an agreement with the regulatory authority in Mauritius to strengthen cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information.
Hansard shows Q2 double digit growth driven by LatAm and MEA
Hansard Global’s Middle East and Africa business continued to drive growth in the second half of 2016, which was also boosted by Latin American and regular premiums.