Dubai

Industry | 6 May 15

Dubai International Financial Centre Investments (DIFCI), the company behind the independent financial hub in United Arab Emirates reported gross profits rose to $181m in 2014 an increase of 23% over the $147m posted in 2013.

United Kingdom | 30 Apr 15

Dubai-based financial advisory group Holborn Assets has launched two offices in the UK as it looks to take advantage of the “incredible growth opportunities” in the region’s post-retail distribution review international business.

Europe | 29 Apr 15

Geneva-headquartered financial advisory group Forth Capital has launched an international tax service in London after recruiting former long-standing head of tax at Blevins Franks, Nicole Booth, to lead it.

Companies | 10 Mar 15

Nedbank Private Wealth, the offshore private bank majority-owned by South Africa’s Old Mutual, said it has doubled its client base in the Middle East during the past two years and has expanded its support team for its Dubai-based operation.

Middle East | 4 Mar 15

An international adviser providing innovative client services is upsetting the status quo in the Dubai market.