Middle East
Obesity a key factor in UAE insurance claims, says Zurich
Expanding waistlines in the United Arab Emirates are having an impact on the region’s insurance claims, with obesity often a contributing factor in both life insurance and critical illness claims, according to Zurich Insurance Group.
Middle East | 22 Jun 16
Abu Dhabi signs cooperation agreement with Turkey
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkey to cooperate and exchange supervisory and enforcement information.
Fixed Income | 21 Jun 16
Dubai’s Centaur launches natural resources bond tracker fund
Centaur Asset Management has launched the Centaur Natural Resources Bond Tracker Fund, an open-ended mutual fund, domiciled in Bermuda, targeted at income seeking investors.
Middle East | 17 Jun 16
Quilter Cheviot partners up with UAE advisory firm PWS
Dubai-based IFA firm Prestige Wealth Solutions (PWS), which advises local expats on their pensions, has teamed up with investment manager Quilter Cheviot to offer its clients a discretionary management service.
Middle East | 15 Jun 16
Amundi appoints new chief executive for Middle East
Amundi, Europe’s biggest asset manager, has formally announced that Nesreen Srouji has been appointed as its chief executive for the Middle East.