Middle East

Middle East | 1 Oct 13

Sukuk Issuance looks set to reach $100 billion, according to Standard& Poor’s rating service, although global economic fluctuations and structural issues may threaten to impede this growth.

Middle East | 24 Sep 13

Western expatriates based in the United Arab Emirates are less prudent than their counterparts in Singapore and Hong Kong when it comes to financial planning, according to a new study released today by Standard Life.

Middle East | 24 Sep 13

A former private banker has been fined AED73,000 ($20,000, £12,500) and banned from working in the Dubai International Finance Centre for six years.

Middle East | 17 Sep 13

A significant opportunity is presenting itself to advisers in the Middle East and Asia, according to research from Natixis, as investors seek to increase risk but are currently under-advised.

Middle East | 11 Sep 13

United Investment Bank in Dubai has been fined by the local regulator for a number of failings in relation to its custodial services.