UAE
Best Practice | 16 Nov 16
UAE insurance regulator to clamp down on fees and commissions
The main life insurance regulator in the UAE has unveiled plans to tackle high fees and hidden commissions across the industry after receiving what it described as “an alarming amount of complaints from policyholders”.
Middle East | 3 Nov 16
UAE rules out imposing income tax despite budget deficit
The United Arab Emirates has ruled out the imposition of any income tax on individuals as its seeks alternative sources of revenue to counter the impact of falling oil prices on the government’s budget.
Middle East | 24 Oct 16
Abu Dhabi financial centre signs up 160 firms in first year
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the new international financial centre in the capital of the UAE, said it has registered and licensed close to 160 companies from a broad range of industries and sectors in its first year of operations.
Investment | 20 Oct 16
Merrill Lynch ditches US expats in account closures
Merrill Lynch, one of the ‘big four’ investment banks in the US, will no longer work with US citizens living abroad following the closure of all expat accounts earlier this month, a UK-based IFA firm has confirmed.
US wealth manager SEI to close Dubai office
US-headquartered SEI is to close its office in the Dubai International Financial Centre next month and will service its Middle East clients from London.