Dubai
Middle East | 24 Jan 17
Asia banks take dominant position in Dubai’s DIFC
Chinese, Japanese and Indian banks now occupy the top slots in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in terms of total assets, the chairman of the centre’s regulator has told a forum in Hong Kong.
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 | 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.
Investors Trust Assurance moves to a bigger office in DIFC
Investors Trust Assurance, an offshore insurance and investment company, has moved to a bigger office within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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).