Middle East
Middle East | 20 Feb 12
another Swiss firm opens in bahrain
Geneva-headquartered Altaira Wealth Management has launched a Bahrain subsidiary, Altaira Middle East BSC.
Middle East | 16 Feb 12
koster to step down at dfsa
Paul Koster will step down as chief executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority in September, after nearly four years in the role, the DFSA has announced.
Middle East | 15 Feb 12
most expats living in uae ignorant of culture
More than 70% of expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates admit they know very little or nothing about the country in which they live.
Middle East | 14 Feb 12
gulf ipos fall 80 in q4 2011
The value of initial public offerings in the Gulf region fell by 79% year-on-year in the last quarter of 2011, according to a PwC report.
Middle East | 14 Feb 12
advisers upbeat on esca regs
The introduction of new fund regulations in the UAE will have a positive impact on the asset management industry, according to 44% of local advisers polled in a recent survey.