UAE
Middle East | 13 Oct 16
New UAE bankruptcy law ‘does not cover’ bounced cheques
Bouncing cheques will remain a criminal offence in the UAE despite indications that the region’s new bankruptcy law would remove the threat of jail, a senior Emirati lawyer has said.
Tax & Regulation | 30 Sep 16
Insights into new regulations in S.Africa, UAE, and Isle of Man
How will new mutual fund regulation in the UAE impact on portfolio bonds and unit-linked funds?
Middle East | 15 Sep 16
Guernsey regulator signs MoU with Abu Dhabi
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Best Practice | 15 Sep 16
Industry changing rules on UAE funds get official green light
New mutual fund charges and regulations that could have a dramatic effect on the number of funds offered on international platforms and within life insurance wrappers have become law in the United Arab Emirates.
Middle East | 6 Sep 16
New UAE bankruptcy law to ease pressure to flee
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to get a new bankruptcy law for businesses, including a new regulatory body for financial restructuring, which is designed in part to remove the threat of jail for executives of companies facing financial distress.