Middle East
FPI launches adviser academy in the UAE
Friends Provident International (FPI) has launched a financial adviser academy as part of a strategic plan to help support brokers and advisers that distribute its products.
Middle East | 10 Jan 16
Saudi Arabia aims to introduce VAT, privatise key sectors
Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince has said the kingdom rules out introducing income and wealth taxes but aims to go live with VAT by the end of 2016.
Investment | 6 Jan 16
Multi-Asset Masterclass in Dubai next month
Multi-asset investing is a holistic approach to investment that balances risk with clients’ profiles. For banks and financial advisers, multi-asset investing has the potential to provide a simple, yet sophisticated solution for retail-level and affluent investors.
Middle East | 30 Dec 15
Middle East market feels wind of regulatory change
Regulatory change, whether from growing enforcement of existing rules or the emergence of new ones, had a major impact on international life companies and financial advisory businesses in the Gulf during 2015.
Middle East | 23 Dec 15
Qatar streamlines financial rules, targets Islamic banking
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Regulatory Authority has introduced a new set of Islamic banking regulations and a revised set of its Conduct of Business rules to boost the Gulf nation’s appeal to financial businesses and investors.