UAE
UAE advisers made ‘scapegoats’ for offshore providers
A private equity firm says UAE financial advisers are “under fire” and being unfairly blamed for problems that stem from offshore providers offering limited investment products.
PEOPLE MOVES: WHIreland Int’l Wealth, AIA and HANetf
WHIreland hires a PWC partner as non-executive chairman, AIA Singapore announces its next chief technology adviser while HANetf appoints a former Blackfriars employee as director of operations.
Middle East | 19 Mar 18
Vexed UAE firms act over Insurance Authority rule delays
As the Abu Dhabi headquartered Insurance Authority drags its heals on finalising sector reform, many businesses are anticipating what the incoming regulations will mean for them and pressing ahead with new strategies.
Best Practice | 19 Feb 18
Are UAE advisers facing an era of greater regulatory scrutiny?
Following a landmark Dubai court case where an adviser was convicted of operating without a licence, there are indications that regulators in the UAE are about to step up their enforcement efforts.
Best Practice | 8 Feb 18
A real-life client plan to move from the UAE to the UK
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