Middle East
Middle East | 8 Nov 16
Northstar unveils portfolios designed to meet UAE fund rules
Bermuda-based Northstar Financial Services, which recently opened an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has launched a range of model portfolios specifically designed for the Middle East.
Middle East | 3 Nov 16
UAE rules out imposing income tax despite budget deficit
The United Arab Emirates has ruled out the imposition of any income tax on individuals as its seeks alternative sources of revenue to counter the impact of falling oil prices on the government’s budget.
Middle East | 1 Nov 16
Saudi Arabia opens real estate fund trading to expats
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) board has given the green light to foreigners in the Kingdom to trade Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits) on the Saudi bourse.
Investment | 31 Oct 16
Pictet sets up new office in the DIFC
Geneva-based Pictet Asset Management has opened a new office in Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Best Practice | 31 Oct 16
Senior adviser quits with team of five to join Holborn Assets
Dubai-based senior wealth manager Nicholas Thompson has left Finsbury Associates and joined rival firm Holborn Assets as one of its senior partners, along with five new advisers.