UAE
Reading the regulatory writing on the UAE wall
Regulatory changes in the United Arab Emirates pose a challenge to existing business models for IFAs in the region but Sean Kelleher at Mondial is one step ahead, and after years of hard work in preparing his business for the new requirements, he is ready to reap the rewards.
Middle East | 12 Jan 17
UAE commission ban may face ‘two-year delay’
The UAE Insurance Authority (IA) is to issue a new draft and open a fresh consultation on plans to tackle high fees and hidden commissions in the life industry after requests for a ‘two-year delay’, sources have told International Adviser.
Middle East | 4 Jan 17
DFSA rules out ban on commission, Insurance Authority update
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has no proposals to ban commission, according to chief executive Ian Johnston.
Middle East | 14 Dec 16
UAE to collect tax information on expats from next year
Expats in the UAE have been advised that banks and other financial institutions will be contacting some of their customers to collect information about their tax status in early 2017, reports local newspaper Gulf News.
AxiomSL opens Dubai office in Middle East expansion
AxiomSL, a firm specialising in regulatory reporting and risk management, has announced it will be opening its first Middle East office in the the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).