Middle East
Middle East | 27 Aug 15
ESCA’s risk management chief Lemand resigns
Ryan Lemand, the senior economic adviser and head of risk management for the Emirates Securities & Commodities Authority (ESCA), has resigned, according to sources in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Middle East | 24 Aug 15
Abraaj Group raises $375m for Africa investments
The Dubai-based Abraaj Group said it had raised $375m for a fund that will focus on North Africa.
Middle East | 17 Aug 15
Mashreq Capital welcomes Moody’s upgrade
Mashreq Capital, the asset management arm of UAE-bank Mashreq, said its strong investment performance and significant growth in assets under management was behind its recent upgrade by Moody’s Investors Service.
Middle East | 12 Aug 15
Zurich appoints Walter Jopp to new Middle East role
Zurich Global Life has appointed Walter Jopp as head of market management for the Middle East and Africa following Paul Dawson’s move to the UK.
Middle East | 6 Aug 15
Dubai regulator signs info sharing deal with Australia
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have entered a memorandum of understanding to “share information and cooperate in the supervision of financial institutions”.