Global growth concerns soar among ME advisers
Financial advisers in the Middle East are significantly more worried about economic growth than they were a year ago, according to research from Invesco Asset Management.
Financial advisers in the Middle East are significantly more worried about economic growth than they were a year ago, according to research from Invesco Asset Management.
Holborn Assets, one of the largest insurances brokerages in the United Arab Emirates, has confirmed that it has remained authorised in the UAE following its absence from the Insurance Authority’s (IA) latest list of licenced firms in the region.
Nedbank Private Wealth, the offshore private bank majority-owned by South Africa’s Old Mutual, said it has doubled its client base in the Middle East during the past two years and has expanded its support team for its Dubai-based operation.
An international adviser providing innovative client services is upsetting the status quo in the Dubai market.
Qatar Investment Fund’s NAV per share net of dividends increased by over 20% in 2014 despite dropping in the final quarter.
Forth Capital has received a decision in principle to set up in the Dubai International Financial Centre and expects to start doing business there as an independent investment and pensions adviser next month.
Earlier this year, International Adviser was voted the most important publication by advisers across the Middle East.
Zurich and Citi have signed a 15 year bancassurance agreement to distribute life insurance products to retail clients across the Middle East.
Rowan Dartington has tapped into the international wealth management market with the rebrand and full launch of its international wealth platform.
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has hosted a delegation of government, financial and business leaders from Hong Kong.
Yule will join as of head of intermediary relationship management for UK and Ireland, establishing new wholesale and advisory contacts while maintaining relationships with the firm’s existing client base.
SEIs Dubai managing director Jahangir Aka is to leave his post later this month to take up the position of managing director of Neuberger Berman in the Middle East and North Africa.