Wealth and Asset Management

Comment & Analysis

Bank Leumi CEO in Talks to Take Pepper Mobile Bank Global

January 25, 2018

After aggressive digitalization and cost-cutting programs helped turned around ​Bank Leumi Le-Israel Ltd.​, Chief Executive Officer ​Rakefet ​Russak-Aminoach​ is preparing…

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Comment & Analysis

Here is why millionaires continue to flock to UAE

January 24, 2018

Dubai was among the world's top 14 cities where more than 1,000 high net worth individuals migrated to in 2017.…

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Executive Moves

UBS Replaces Key Private Banker

January 22, 2018

UBS' private banking arm was roiled last month by the exit of long-standing boss Juerg Zeltner.   Now, the Swiss…

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Comment & Analysis

How to remain relevant in the age of robots

January 21, 2018

We live in interesting times. From political turmoil and election surprises to rising nationalism and protectionism, any outsider may well…

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Uncategorized

British asset manager to Open Tel Aviv Offices

January 21, 2018

One of Britain’s largest investment management firms, Schroders plc, has announced that it is opening offices in Tel Aviv in…

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Legal

Whistleblower suing Ernst & Young over gold dealings with Dubai firm

January 21, 2018

UK consultancy giant Ernst & Young has been accused of “unlawful, unprofessional and unethical” conduct over its relationship with a…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi Wealth Remains Hidden as Government Pursues $100 Billion

January 18, 2018

When the Riyadh Ritz-Carlton starts accepting guest bookings next month, it will be the end of the luxury hotel’s stint…

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Executive Moves

Gary Dugan appointed CIO of multi-family office

January 17, 2018

Namara Wealth Advisors has announced the appointment of Gary Dugan as their Chief Investment Officer based in the DIFC.   …

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Comment & Analysis

JPMorgan Suggests Investors Pivot to Distressed Credit

January 17, 2018

It’s time for institutional investors to prepare for an economic downturn in private debt, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s…

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New Investment Products & Services

Mashreq Bank boosts wealth management products as demand for investment rises

January 17, 2018

Mashreq Bank's head of wealth management Ishrat Kiyani said the Dubai-based lender is beefing up its mutual fund range and…

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Comment & Analysis

Ensuring high returns is a big challenge for family businesses

January 14, 2018

The most important challenge faced by family businesses in the Middle East region is to ensure higher returns as families…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre to Enhance Cooperation in Islamic Economy With RIW Group

January 14, 2018

The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre  today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Group of Strategic…

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