Middle East

Middle East | 5 Mar 13

Dubai headquartered Alpen Capital has received a license from the Capital Markets Authority in Saudi Arabia to conduct “arranging” and “advising” activities in the country.

Middle East | 26 Feb 13

JP Morgan has appointed a new head of its Middle East private banking team.

Middle East | 25 Feb 13

Fund Advisers Europe, a Luxembourg-based advisory firm whose two principals worked for industry giant deVere at earlier points in their careers, is looking to expand into the Gulf, and has hired well-known ex-deVere exec Spencer Lodge to head up its new Dubai office.

Middle East | 18 Feb 13

The Qatar Financial Centre Authority has appointed Yousef Al-Jaida as chief strategic development officer.

Middle East | 18 Feb 13

HSBC Bank has informed some customers from countries subject to significant sanctions from the European Union or United States that they will no longer be allowed to use the bank and must transfer out their accounts.