Middle East
Qatar royal family now Deutsche Bank’s biggest shareholder
Qatar’s royal family has increased its stake in Deutsche Bank to nearly 10% and recommended a replacement for an open position on the bank’s supervisory board.
Middle East | 8 Jul 16
Saudi’s Sedco Capital to manage new MENA Ucits Fund
Saudi Arabia-based fund manager Sedco Capital has been awarded a mandate by Milltrust International to manage a new Middle East and North Africa (MENA) fund.
Middle East | 28 Jun 16
AES gets DFSA licence, opens new Dubai office
UK-headquartered AES International, which provides financial advice to expats across the Middle East, has opened a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) after gaining a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
DeVere Group expands Qatar presence
Increasing client demand has seen deVere Group move to larger premises in the Qatari capital of Doha, as it looks to take on more financial advisers and support staff.
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.