Qatar Financial Centre

Julius Baer to expand into Qatar to drive the next phase of growth in the Middle East

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Mardi, juin 7, 2022
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Julius Baer has announced its intention to set up an Advisory Office in Qatar, in an effort to expand its regional footprint in the Middle East.

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  • Julius Baer has announced its intention to set up an Advisory Office in Qatar, in an effort to expand its regional footprint in the Middle East.
  • Zurich/Dubai, 7 June 2022 Julius Baer has announced its plans to tap into the Qatar market by opening an Advisory Office in the Qatar Financial Centre, subject to regulatory approvals.
  • In his role at Julius Baer, he will report to Alireza Valizadeh, Chief Executive Officer, Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd.
    Rgis Burger, Global Head Middle East & Africa at Julius Baer, comments: We have grown our Middle East business by leaps and bounds in the past decades and this move will support our next phase of growth and development in the region.
  • Alireza Valizadeh, Chief Executive Officer, Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd. adds: Julius Baer is an established name in the Middle East with a strong position in the region.

Middle East consumer report reveals that financial planning is critical to managing today's evolving health risks

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Mardi, mai 31, 2022
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According to the report, cancer was the leading cause of critical illness benefits paid (48%) over the three-year period.

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  • According to the report, cancer was the leading cause of critical illness benefits paid (48%) over the three-year period.
  • Overall, men accounted for two-thirds or 66% of critical illness claims and women were 34% of the claimants.
  • Our findings can be extrapolated as a reflection of changing health risks faced, especially after the pandemic.
  • It is critical for people with financial dependants to protect themselves and their loved ones I usually liken life insurance to taking a financial vaccine.

Middle East consumer report reveals that financial planning is critical to managing today's evolving health risks

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Mardi, mai 31, 2022
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According to the report, cancer was the leading cause of critical illness benefits paid (48%) over the three-year period.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report, cancer was the leading cause of critical illness benefits paid (48%) over the three-year period.
  • Overall, men accounted for two-thirds or 66% of critical illness claims and women were 34% of the claimants.
  • Our findings can be extrapolated as a reflection of changing health risks faced, especially after the pandemic.
  • It is critical for people with financial dependants to protect themselves and their loved ones I usually liken life insurance to taking a financial vaccine.

i2c Partners with Qatari Fintech Startup KARTY to Launch Digital Visa Wallet

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Lundi, février 14, 2022
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i2c Inc. , a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced its partnership with KARTY , a Qatar-based fintech providing tailored digital financial solutions to the MEA region, to launch a digital-first prepaid mobile wallet to the country.

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  • i2c Inc. , a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced its partnership with KARTY , a Qatar-based fintech providing tailored digital financial solutions to the MEA region, to launch a digital-first prepaid mobile wallet to the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220213005092/en/
    Leveraging i2cs global payments platform, Kartys mobile wallet will provide Visa-branded digital cards, enabling instant, cashless P2P transactions on the Visa network.
  • We look forward to partnering with this notable startup as they expand financial access through the region.
  • The product is fully digital, and features insights into spending habits, categorized budgeting, as well as peer-to-peer payments.

Zurich International Life Limited: 8 out of 10 UAE Residents Worry about the Impact of Serious Illness on Savings

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Mercredi, février 2, 2022
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According to the research, more than six in 10 respondents were very or extremely worried about falling victim to a serious illness in the future.

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  • According to the research, more than six in 10 respondents were very or extremely worried about falling victim to a serious illness in the future.
  • The process of diagnosis, treatment and recovery from a critical illness could take a long time.
  • A serious illness like cancer or heart attack may result in a prolonged treatment and recovery period.
  • 63) under UAE Federal Law Number 6 of 2007, and its activities in the UAE are governed by such law.

Zurich International Life Limited: 8 out of 10 UAE Residents Worry about the Impact of Serious Illness on Savings

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Mercredi, février 2, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zurich International Life (Zurich), part of Zurich Insurance Group, and YouGov, a market research agency, have released the 'Critical Illness Survey Report' which gathered responses of 502 employed UAE residents aged between 24 – 45 years and without dependents on how they would cope financially should they be diagnosed with a serious illness.

Key Points: 
  • According to the research, more than six in 10 respondents were very or extremely worried about falling victim to a serious illness in the future.
  • The process of diagnosis, treatment and recovery from a critical illness could take a long time.
  • A serious illness like cancer or heart attack may result in a prolonged treatment and recovery period.
  • 63) under UAE Federal Law Number 6 of 2007, and its activities in the UAE are governed by such law.