Will covid-19 spark more M&A in the UAE advice sector?
‘Lack of enforceable penalty for non-compete/poaching of staff can leave purchaser incredibly exposed’
AES International
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Will UK wealth raid throw existing IHT plans up in the air?
‘Huge implications’ if changes made to domicile, seven-year gifting rule and taper relief
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Lockdown could trigger exodus of expats from UAE
Up to 10% may leave the region, but what does this mean for financial advice?
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How to avoid tone-deaf marketing during a pandemic
It’s a delicate balancing act between offering support and advice without appearing opportunistic
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Have Middle East wealth clients been poorly served?
Head of wealth advice at one firm expects ‘client defections to accelerate’ across the region
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Winners Gallery: Best Practice Adviser Awards UK 2019
Trophies handed out at International Adviser’s Fund Links Forum on 17 October
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Will Dubai’s wealth industry benefit from Expo 2020?
It is expected to attract millions of visitors, but will that translate into a boost for advice firms?
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Case Study: How to move to the Middle East
Andrew has just moved to Dubai and been mis-sold an offshore bond. What can he do?
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Are advisers listening to their clients?
Firms from Singapore, UAE, Europe and the UK weigh in on the debate
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Int’l pension transfer unit to cut ties with overseas IFAs
Offshore advisers to be dealt with on an introducer-only basis
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How advisers in the Middle East are getting future ready
As incoming regulation puts paid to the era of expensive and opaque products, advisers are going head to head with the life companies to ensure they are future ready.
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UAE advisers taking cautious approach to VAT
Financial advisory firms operating in the UAE say while they still have questions about how the government’s new Value Added Tax (VAT) impacts the financial sector, it is better to be safe than sorry and assume it applicable to the services they provide.