Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27th January, 2015: Dubai Forward organised by the Swiss group, Academy & Finance, in partnership with Mashreq Private Banking; an annual conference that addresses strategic issues that impact the current and future legal and regulatory framework of Dubai over thought-provoking and informative presentations by the Dubai authorities, regulators as well as the local and international financial and wealth management industry.

In its second year, Dubai Forward will take place on 23rd - 24th February, 2015, at the Mina A' Salam Hotel in Dubai. Delegates will gain technical information and advice from detailed discussions comprising of 40 distinguished speakers. Key topics will include new regulation, exchange of fiscal information, new investment vehicles, better solutions to operate in the Emirate, Dubai's role in private banking, use of offshore companies and distribution of financial products.

"During Dubai Forward, financial professionals will learn directly from the regulators and the best experts. They can anticipate the changes and adapt their business practices and secure the quality of the services rendered to their clients. This is not merely a platform for dialogue where panelists exchange only ideas in 45 minutes; it is about sharing strategic and technical knowledge, between the authorities and the international professionals who intend to improve the excellence of their wealth management operations", said André-Valéry Bordes, CEO, Academy & Finance.

The conference is designed for senior executives from private banks, asset management firms, family offices, fiduciary firms, trust companies and law firms from the UAE and abroad as well as government organisations which oversee and contribute to the development of Dubai.

"We are very pleased to be organising the 2nd edition of Dubai Forward in partnership with Mashreq Private Banking and to have the support of the DIFC as a Main Sponsor", Bordes added.

In 2014, Dubai Forward welcomed 170 participants from the GCC, Asia and Europe, including 100 delegates from Switzerland, Luxembourg, Cyprus and Monaco. The conference plays a vital role in networking opportunities for Dubai's bankers, corporate service providers, law firms, real estate agents, relocation and recruitment consultants with European professionals who are exploring the prospect to establish a presence in Dubai.  

The detailed programme and registration form can be found on www.academyfinancedubai.com. 

About Academy & Finance
Academy & Finance SA, headquartered in Geneva, since March 2000 with branches in Hong Kong and Dubai, is a leading financial conference organiser in Switzerland, specializing in the field of wealth, tax & estate planning and asset protection. Having published several professional books on trust as well as offshore company law and organised over 500 conferences in prominent cities like Geneva, Zurich, Luxembourg, Vaduz, Monaco, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Academy & Finance has also co-organised annual conferences with the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the Convention of Independent Financial Advisors (CIFA) in several countries. Academy & Finance is an independent company owned by its founder and by the renowned financial Swiss newspaper, L'Agefi. For more information, please visit: www.academyfinance.ch

For any further information, please contact:
Somayeh Berenjian
Head of Middle East
Phone +971 4 3619987
Email sberenjian@academyfinance.ch

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