Financial Services
Unlocking global frontiers: strategies for SME international growth
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the growth engine of many economies, but it can be a challenge for them…
Managing general agents (MGAs) find a home in Dubai amid thriving insurance sector
The influx of managing general agents (MGAs) to Dubai International Financial Centre over the past few years is supporting robust…
Private sector partnerships: ensuring foreign direct investment spurs equitable development
FDI can foster more equitable development by raising living standards and quality of life, and contribute towards progress on the…
Bolstering the insurance talent pool
A massive talent shortage has rippled through the global insurance industry as it continues to grow and expand to cover…
How DIFC reimagined its legal corporate structures
Established nearly 20 years ago, in 2004, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has grown…
How family offices can make sound green investments
Ahead of COP28 being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year, from 30 November to 12 December, the…
Family businesses are on the rise in Dubai: here’s why
The population of wealthy individuals in Dubai alone increased from 54,000 in June 2021 to 67,900 in June 2022. The…
How Abu Dhabi became home to the world’s first fully regulated carbon exchange and clearing house
As the climate crisis becomes critical, carbon exchanges offer a new way to meet decarbonisation and net-zero targets – and…
Trends in DeFi and crypto: paving the road to the future of finance
As automation continues to transform finance operations and blockchain technology becomes ever more advanced, the future of finance is emerging.…
Tech for good: How Scottish fintech companies are relieving the cost of living crisis
The cost of living crisis is pushing growing numbers of people and businesses into uncertainty as they struggle to keep…