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Dubai extends information sharing with the US

International Investment | 30 Jan 2012 | 09:35

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has signed a protocol agreement with the US’ Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) which signals a closer working relationship between the two countries.

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New regulatory regime in Dubai

New amendments to Dubai’s International Finance Law (2004) have been announced which changes aspects of the regulation of the Emirate’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements for designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) with immediate effect.

International Investment | 17 Jan 2012 | 08:55

Hoax bank warning from Dubai authorities

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is alerting the financial services community and members of the public to two fraudulent websites - www.difc-ib.com/ae/ and www.difcbk.com.

International Investment | 09 Jan 2012 | 10:30

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Dubai and Cyprus sign MoU agreement

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) says the move signals a growing interest on the part of European institutions in doing business in the Dubai International Financial Centre.”

International Investment | 07 Dec 2011 | 08:20

Globaleye opens Manchester office

Dubai-based financial advisers, Globaleye, is launching a recruitment drive for advisers and opening an office in Manchester.

International Investment | 06 Dec 2011 | 09:00
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Aviva ties-up UAE PMI deal

Aviva has signed an agreement with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) insurer to provide expat private medical insurance in the gulf state.

Cover | 28 Nov 2011 | 11:13
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Clues to EU prosperity

An index that ranks countries on both wealth and well-being shows Slovenia, Czech Republic and Poland outperforming so-called PIGS countries. France is also showing a decline similar to the PIGS.

International Investment | 10 Nov 2011 | 08:50
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FSA fines Dubai based investor record $9.6m for market abuse

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined a Dubai based private investor $9.62m (£6m) for manipulating the closing price of securities on the London Stock Exchange, in the largest fine imposed by the FSA on an individual.

IFAonline | 09 Nov 2011 | 10:42

Dubai Financial Services Authority appoints new chairman

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has appointed Saeb Eigner as its new Chairman.

International Investment | 08 Sep 2011 | 08:25
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Channel Island trust company acquires Swiss and New Zealand business

Hawksford, a Channel Islands’ independent trust company, has acquired L-S&S GmbH, based in Zurich, Switzerland along with its New Zealand trust company.

International Investment | 01 Sep 2011 | 06:53

Dubai strengthens ties with Swiss counterpart

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

International Investment | 28 Jul 2011 | 10:50
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British 'advisers' named in £10m US Ponzi scheme trial

Two UK citizens have been accused of fraud and racketeering in a US court case about a Ponzi scheme spanning three continents.

IFAonline | 06 Jun 2011 | 15:00
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Offshore advisers favour packaged investment solutions

Latest research by Skandia International reveals that the overwhelming majority (80%) of offshore advisers would consider recommending ready-built packaged investment solutions that match their clients’ attitude to risk.

International Investment | 03 Jun 2011 | 08:30

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