Middle East

Middle East | 16 Dec 13

The Middle East represents huge growth opportunities for wealth managers and financial advisers, with regulatory changes in the UK serving to boost rather than hinder opportunities in the region, according to the 2013 Middle East Investment Panorama report from research company Insight Discovery.

Middle East | 10 Dec 13

Zurich International Life, Middle East, has appointed Shabnam Ansari to the recently created role of head of local bank distribution, having split its banking distribution channels earlier this year.

Middle East | 10 Dec 13

The deVere Group has appointed former Geneva based area manager Noel O’Leary to head its recently acquired UAE business, Acuma.

Middle East | 9 Dec 13

Julius Baer has completed the transfer of Merrill Lynchs International Wealth Management businesses based in Lebanon, Bahrain and the UAE, which giving the bank new footholds in Beirut and Manama as well as strengthening its presence in Dubai.

Middle East | 4 Dec 13

The Boston Group, an Isle of Man-based multi-family office, trust company and tax advisory business, has announced that it has launched a multi-family office and trust services operation in the Gulf.