Middle East
Middle East | 29 Aug 12
cold calling still rife in uae despite ban
The United Arab Emirates Central Banks ban on cold calling for all its licensed financial services organisations is not working effectively after more than one year in operation, according to Dubai-based financial advisers.
Middle East | 9 Aug 12
uae trade body doubles membership
A recently established UAE financial services trade association has nearly doubled in size during its first three months, against a backdrop of significant change in the countrys regulatory environment.
Middle East | 8 Aug 12
national bank of abu dhabi launches advisory
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has launched a bespoke portfolio service and investment advisory division, both open to individual retail investors, institutions and high net worth individuals.
Middle East | 8 Aug 12
uae fund rules seen as natural evolutionary
A growing understanding of what the recently-unveiled, proposed regulations aimed at tightening up the oversight of the United Arab Emirates’ funds industry began to emerge on Wednesday, as unofficial English-language translations of the new regs made the rounds of office towers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Middle East | 7 Aug 12
confusion as uaes esca unveils funds rules
Asset managers in the United Arab Emirates said today that they were struggling to get clarity on new regulations covering investment funds that were unveiled at the end of July by the Emirati Security & Commodities Authority.