Dubai
Middle East | 23 Aug 16
DIFC and Abu Dhabi Global Market regulators sign new accord
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), which regulates the city’s international financial centre, has signed a cooperation deal with the regulator of the new Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to help boost supervision across the UAE and the wider Gulf region.
Killik & Co confirms Dubai office closure
Wealth planning and investment management firm Killik & Co is to close its Dubai office, its only presence outside the UK, at the end of September and service all its global clients from the company’s London headquarters.
Best Practice | 28 Jul 16
IFAs must recruit from a wider gene pool to grow business
Recruiting more diverse IFAs is key to tapping new markets and growing business, but attracting fresh blood into the industry remains a challenge, industry experts have said.
Best Practice | 26 Jul 16
UK’s Cisi partners with Dubai University to offer courses
The UK’s Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Cisi) is teaming up with the University of Dubai to offer students internationally recognised financial qualifications.
Northstar sets up in the Dubai International Finance Centre
Bermuda-based Northstar Financial Services has opened an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and appointed Sanjeev Chowdhury as principal representative.