UAE
CFA Institute opens first UAE office
The CFA Institute has opened an office in Abu Dhabi, a move the organisation says will help it advance the standards, education and professionalism of financial advisers based in the UAE.
Commodities | 16 Apr 18
Dubai firm to offer diamond trading using blockchain
The private office of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum, a member of the ruling family of Dubai, has teamed up with Indian entrepreneur and property developer Amit Lakhanpal, to launch a joint venture which will offer diamond trading using Blockchain technology.
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.