Middle East
Middle East | 29 Oct 14
Growth continues for Standard Life in Asia
Inflows into Standard Lifes Asia and emerging markets division jumped by almost 20% during the third quarter, although the company warned regulatory change in Hong Kong and Dubai will impact future new business.
Middle East | 29 Oct 14
Conflict drives investors towards
The UAE’s perceived status as a ‘safe haven’ has seen its private capital increase by nearly 30% this year, as investors relocate assets en masse in a bid to shelter themselves from global turmoil.
Middle East | 28 Oct 14
First Lux bank in DIFC
Banque Internationale-Luxembourg, has become the first Luxembourg bank to open in the DIFC, backing the grand duchy’s efforts to become the primary centre for Islamic funds outside of the Middle East.
Middle East | 22 Oct 14
Record numbers sign up for annual ME
Insight Discovery said this years Middle East Investment Panorama study has attracted a record number of partners, proving interest in the region continues to grow.
Middle East | 20 Oct 14
Licensed providers and brokers named
The UAE Insurance Authority has published, for the first time, a full list of companies it has licensed to conduct insurance business in the country.