UAE
Middle East | 27 Apr 16
UAE regulator SCA extends scope to cover financial planning
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) in the UAE has amended its regulations to enable licenced advisers to offer clients a full financial planning service, creating a “distinct line” between its remit and that of the Insurance Authority.
Middle East | 21 Apr 16
Jersey signs double tax agreement with UAE
Jersey has signed a double tax agreement (DTA) with the United Arab Emirates in a bid strengthen trade links between the two countries, it has been revealed.
Best Practice | 11 Apr 16
Sarah Lord scales new heights in professional development
Killik & Co’s Sarah Lord talks about her thirst for personal and professional development, her belief in the fees-based model and her time in the United Arab Emirates, where commission is still king.
Spate of broker licences sparks hope in UAE
The distribution of new broker licences in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first few weeks of 2016 has raised hopes the industry regulator is poised to further open up the market.
Abu Dhabi’s ADCB launches regionally focused private bank
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has launched a new private bank aimed at providing wealthy clients in the Gulf region with sophisticated banking and wealth management services.