Middle East
Best Practice | 11 Apr 16
Sarah Lord scales new heights in professional development
Killik & Co’s Sarah Lord talks about her thirst for personal and professional development, her belief in the fees-based model and her time in the United Arab Emirates, where commission is still king.
Macro Views | 6 Apr 16
Franklin Templeton expects sukuk momentum
The strong development of Islamic finance is “a reflection of genuine retail demand”, said Mohieddine Kronfol, chief investment officer of global sukuk and MENA fixed income.
Best Practice | 4 Apr 16
Advisers must ‘upskill’ for ME retirement liability issue
The majority of employers in the Middle East do not set aside specific assets to cover their end of service benefit (EOSB) liabilities, according to a survey by Zurich Global Life’s Middle East and Africa division.
Middle East | 31 Mar 16
Expats feel most at home in Bahrain
Bahrain topped HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey with two thirds of expats feeling at home within a year of moving.
Middle East | 23 Mar 16
Dubai establishes new endowment centre
Dubai is to establish a centre for endowment consultancy services, and the city will get a new district dedicated to endowment buildings and housing.