Middle East
Investment | 10 Nov 14
Local presence key to success in Middle East
A strong local presence is key to the success of global asset managers and international life companies operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a new study has found.
Middle East | 10 Nov 14
difc celebrates 10 year growth into global hub
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, after growing the number of companies registered with it over this decade to 1,039.
Middle East | 6 Nov 14
UAE advisers to form trade body
A group of leading Insurance Authority (IA) licensed advisers in the UAE are working to form an association, in light of the new regulatory regime due to come into force this month.
MitonOptimal appoints director for
MitonOptimal has promoted Phil Penrose to director for international sales, where he will be responsible for the companys distribution across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Middle East | 6 Nov 14
Skandia defends position in UAE
Skandia International said it will continue to conduct business from the Dubai International Financial Centre, despite questions being raised about its regulatory position, following the announcement yesterday that Standard Life had decided to exit due to regulatory pressures”.