Middle East

Middle East | 10 Oct 13

When Walmart founder Sam Walton lost a bet in 1983, he did as he said he would, and did the “hula” in a grass skirt and lei (necklace made from flowers) on Wall Street in New York.

Middle East | 7 Oct 13

Zurich International Life in the Middle East has split its bank distribution division, creating two separate channels dealing with local and international bank relationships.

Middle East | 3 Oct 13

The idea of a new professional association which promotes financial advice in the Middle East has been given overwhelming endorsement by advisers in a survey.

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.