Press Room
18 July 2010
Gulf News: "Try Not to Live Beyond Your Means"
Q: I’m very concerned about my level of debt level after hearing in the news that banks are continuing to take a tough stance with people who default on their loans. read more…
04 July 2010
Gulf News: "Working Out Equity on a Dubai Home"
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27 June 2010
Gulf News: "Calculating Property Commissions"
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27 June 2010
Gulf News: "Include Health Insurance in Your Travel Plans"
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13 June 2010
Gulf News: "Things To Know About Foreclosures"
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06 June 2010
Gulf News: "Investing in UAE Commercial Property"
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02 June 2010
Winners of Nexus Qatar’s First Children’s Art Competition Honoured in Prize-giving Ceremony
More than 2,000 Children from 20 Schools Entered the Drawing Competition Aimed at Raising Awareness of Environmental Issues
Doha, Qatar, May 30, 2010
Six budding young artists have been awarded the top prizes for their excellent environmentally conscious drawings as part of Nexus’ inaugural children’s art competition, which drew more than two thousand entrants from 20 primary schools across Qatar. read more…
02 June 2010
Gulf News: "Planning for Painless Relocation"
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23 May 2010
20 May 2010
Nexus Consultant Receives Prestigious Award for Contribution to Positive Social Change in India
Ruby Celly Earns Navjyoti India Foundation’s Certificate of Appreciation for her Support of its Remedial Education Programme
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nexus Senior Financial Consultant, Ruby Celly, has been recognised for her commitment to positive social change in India by one of the country’s most prestigious humanitarian organisations, the Navjyoti India Foundation (NIF). read more…
23 May 2010
Gulf News: "Pay Off Retail Credit Cards on Time"
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16 May 2010
Gulf News: "Dealing With Imapct of Greece's Debt"
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10 May 2010
Gulf News: "Understanding Tax Laws is Necessary for Financial Gifts"
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02 May 2010
Gulf News: "Advantages of Money-Market Funds"
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26 April 2010
Gulf News: "Volcanic Ash and Travel Insurance"
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25 April 2010
ME Insurance Industry Recognises Nexus’ Commitment to Training for Second Year Running
Independent Financial Advisor Wins Training Award at Dubai’s Annual Insurex 2010 Held in Dubai
21 April 2010
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nexus, one of the region’s largest independent financial advisors, has been recognised for its commitment to the training and development of its people for the second year in a row, at this year’s Middle East Insurance Awards. read more…
19 April 2010
Gulf News: "Paying Mortgage Versus Investing in Funds"
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11 April 2010
Gulf News: "Evaluate Fixed Annuity Options Carefully"
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11 April 2010
Nexus Asks School Children in Qatar to “Recycle”
and “Save Our Planet”
Financial Services Company Launches Drawing Competition in Qatar for Young Children to Raise Awareness of Environmental Issues
7 April 2010
Doha, Qatar
Thousands of primary school children in Qatar are being asked to create original artwork based on environmental themes as part of an awareness raising initiative by Nexus, one of region’s leading independent financial services networks. read more…
05 April 2010
Gulf News: "Splitting Assets in the Event of Divorce"
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28 March 2010
Gulf News: "Key Issues in a Pre-nuptial Contract"
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21 March 2010
Gulf News: "Signing Bonus at Cost of Lower Salary?"
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14 March 2010
Gulf News: "Leasing a Car Certainly has Benefits"
Q: I have been in Dubai for six months, earning around AED17,000 a month. read more…
08 March 2010
Gulf News: "Putting Small Savings to Work"
Q: I have been in Dubai for six months, earning around AED17,000 a month. read more…
21 February 2010
Gulf News: "Tips To Manage Credit Card Debts"
I am an expatriate with four credit cards with a combined debt of AED22,000. read more…
15 February 2010
Polo Fans Enjoy World-Class Match at Inaugural Nexus Valentine Polo Cup
The First Group Polo Team Crowned Winners of First Nexus Valentine Cup Tournament Held at Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, February 12
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The UAE’s polo-set enjoyed a world-class display of horsemanship and polo skills at the inaugural Nexus Valentine’s Polo Cup last weekend, which saw international and local players battling it out to the very last chukka. read more…
15 February 2010
Gulf News: "Pros and Cons or Joint Bank Accounts"
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07 February 2010
Gulf News: "Sub-letting Does Not Mean Rent Safety"
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31 January 2010
Polo Fans Gear Up for Inaugural Nexus Valentine’s Cup
February 8-12 will See Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club Play Host to the First Nexus Valentine’s Cup, Featuring International Polo Stars
January 25, 2010, Dubai, UAE
Polo fans are gearing up for the inaugural Nexus Valentine’s Cup, which will see international polo stars taking to the pitch at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club from February 8-12, in what is being tipped to become a key event in the Emirate’s polo calendar. read more…
31 January 2010
Gulf News: "A Question of Ownership After Death"
We are Australians who have a house in Dubai, but the house is in the name of my husband. read more…
26 January 2010
Gulf News: "How To Invest in Sukuk and BRICS"
I live and work in the UAE, and am planning to make some investments. read more…
17 January 2010
Gulf News: 'Taking Funds from An Escrow Account'
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17 January 2010
Nexus Appoints New Director of General Insurance
Rumi M Sanjana, Former CEO of Vita International Insurance Brokers, Aims to Grow Nexus’ General Insurance Business
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nexus has appointed a new Director of General Insurance, Rumi M Sanjana, as part of its 2010 plan for double-digit growth in the general insurance side of its business, the brokerage announced today. read more…
10 January 2010
Gulf News: "Investing the Sharia-Compliant Way"
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03 January 2010
Gulf News: 'Can I Move My UK Pension Scheme Abroad?'
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03 January 2010
Gulf News: "Calculating Home Equity Productively"
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21 December 2009
Nexus Predicts Double-Digit Growth for Region’s Insurance Industry in 2010
Economic Downturn of 2009 Boosts Demand for Personal Financial Planning
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nexus, one of the leading independent insurance brokers in the region, is predicting double-digit growth in the coming year, on the back of slower growth in 2009, due to the global economic downturn. read more…
21 December 2009
Gulf News: "Student Loans Don't Come Cheap"
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13 December 2009
Gulf News: "The Pros and Cons of Unit Linked Funds"
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07 December 2009
Gulf News: "The Pros and Cons of Credit Card Use"
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30 November 2009
Gulf News: "Way to Withdraw Retirement Funds"
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22 November 2009
Gulf News: "Choose Medical Coverage Astutely"
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15 November 2009
Gulf News: "Take Cover While Enjoying Holidays"
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08 November 2009
Gulf News: "Getting Motor Insurance in the UAE"
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01 November 2009
Gulf News: Cpoing With Mortgages In a Downturn"
Q: I bought a second two-bed apartment in Dubai as an investment with a plan to rent it out so I could generate some extra income, pay off the mortgage and eventually sell the property off at a profit. read more…
26 October 2009
18 October 2009
Gulf News: "Natural Disaster Insurance"
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18 October 2009
Nexus Seeks to Boost Number of Bahraini Financial Advisers
Bahrainis are being targeted by Nexus Financial Services to join their training scheme, in a bid to increase the proportion of locals working as Independent Financial Advisors, the firm announced today. read more…
11 October 2009
Gulf News: "Global Medical Insurance Policy is Best Option For Those on The Move"
I am looking at getting a new health insurance policy for me and my family in the wake of the H1N1 virus. read more…
11 October 2009
Gulf News: "Teaching Kids The Value of Money"
Q: My child is coming up to the age of 10 and I want to teach him the importance of saving and investing money. read more…
27 September 2009
Gulf News: "Key Decisions in Taking a Mortgage"
With the housing market seemingly bottoming out in Dubai I am considering buying a property. read more…
22 September 2009
Gulf News: "Covering Key Figures inthe Firm"
Q: I read a recent article on Partnership Insurance and a colleague mentioned to me that I should be considering Key Man Insurance in relation to my business. read more…
22 September 2009
Gulf News: "Partnership Insurance is a Must"
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06 September 2009
Gulf News: "Personalise Your Insurance Policy"
I have read some articles recently about life insurance policies but have not seen any mention of the extra benefits that may be available. read more…
30 August 2009
Gulf News: "Three Types of Life Insurance Policies"
I recently read an article about personal life insurance which explained the steps to take when deciding on the amount of cover needed. read more…
30 August 2009
Gulf News: "Seek Advice from a Professional"
I am in the process of re-orgnising my finances and am thinking of investing some money in the stock market, but I know absolutely nothing about the pros and cons of such a move. read more…
17 August 2009
Gulf News: List Goals Before Choosing Life Insurance
I have read a number of articles recently in the newspapers regarding the need for life insurance policies and have become rather confused. read more…
11 August 2009
Gulf News: Savings in UK Individual Accounts
I am a UK national who has been living in Dubai for the last three years. read more…
11 August 2009
Gulf News: Protection is Key to Estate Planning
A friend of mine died a few months ago. read more…
28 July 2009
Bahrain's tough new stance on qualifications for insurance advisors has been hailed a "huge boost" to the quality and credibility of the region's insurance industry, by Nexus CEO, Mahmoud Nodjoumi. read more…
28 July 2009
I have recently moved from the UK to Dubai to work, and intend to live in the Far East when I retire. read more…
28 July 2009
Five additional highly-qualified financial advisors from the UK have been appointed by Nexus to meet a growing demand for insurance assistance from Dubai’s expatriate community in the wake of the economic crisis. read more…
21 July 2009
Gulf News: Specific funds save better for children's education
I am a father of three and I have had to take a pay cut to keep my job. read more…
21 July 2009
Gulf News: Insuring your household goods when moving wihtin your city
I’ve lived in the same apartment in Dubai for five years but am planning to move to take advantage of the drop in rents. read more…
04 July 2009
Gulf News: Insurance is key to better life planning
Like most people at present Im strapped for cash as a result of the global downturn. read more…
27 June 2009
Gulf News: Insure now for peace of mind in the future
With the economy still in a delicate position, I am increasingly concerned that I have no insurance in place. read more…
13 June 2009
Gulf News: Pros and cons of buying-to-let in the UAE
I am just starting to get a sense that things are bottoming out in the property market in Dubai. read more…
06 June 2009
Gulf News: Providing for the sunset years
I am concerned that I have not yet made any provision for my retirement, how do I go about saving for my retirement?
There are a number of ways to save for retirement, the key thing is to accumulate a lump sum which will provide you with an adequate income in retirement to allow you to continue the lifestyle to which you have become accustomed to or indeed aspire to. read more…
16 December 2008
GCC Markets See Major Growth across Insurance and Wealth Management Sectors in 2008
2009 Trends Will Include Increased Demand for Life Insurance,
Risk Averse Investments and Portfolio Diversification
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Turbulent economic times in 2008 have spurred UAE consumers to take a cautious but steady approach to plan ahead for their financial wellbeing and future, according to industry experts. read more…
11 December 2008
Regular Personal Investment in Capital Markets Helps Individuals Weather Financial Crisis
Dollar-Cost-Averaging Approach Works Best, Say Financial Experts
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The best way for individuals to weather the current global economic storm, say Dubai-based financial experts, is to invest regularly in stock markets rather than trying to wait-out perceived downturns. read more…
18 November 2008
Maturing Insurance Markets Challenge GCC Insurers to Raise Service Levels, Says Industry Expert
Shifts in Salary Packages Attract Expats to Stay Longer, Creating a Market for Long-Term Insurance Policies;
Key Coverage Demand Includes Wealth Management and Healthcare Policies
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The GCC insurance market is rapidly evolving as expatriates choose to call the UAE and surrounding regions home for longer periods of time and invest more in business and homes than they have in the past. read more…
09 October 2008
Importance of Property Insurance Emphasised at Cityscape 2008
UAE's
Non-Life Insurance Sector Witnesses Dramatic Growth;
Key Drivers Include Demand for Property and Mortgage Insurance as Lenders Expand
Requirements
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Market leading mortgage lenders at Cityscape 2008 say home and contents insurance is critical when investing in a property. read more…
07 September 2008
Bulgarian Business Council to Strengthen Commercial and Economic Ties with UAE Businesses
Nexus' Katia Galabova Appointed Chairwoman of the Founding Committee
The newly established Bulgarian Business Council (BBC) elected Katia Galabova, Authorised Consultant at Nexus Group of Companies, as Chairwoman of the Founding Committee. read more…
19 August 2008
UAE Mortgage Market Adopts Global Insurance Trends, Say Financial Experts
Mature Financial Markets View Life Insurance Premiums and Mortgage Protection Covers as Primary Securities for Mortgage Issuance
UAE Life Insurance Premiums to Grow 18% Annually
Studies confirm a growing demand for life insurance premiums, as the increasingly sophisticated UAE mortgage markets adopts preferred global insurance practices to back mortgage applications. read more…
04 August 2008
Global Insurance Markets Examine Sophistication of GCC Financial Sector
Million Dollar Round Table 2008 Discusses International Opportunities of the Region at Global Industry Meeting
The increasing sophistication of the region’s wealth management and protection markets, combined with the demand for more tailored products in areas such as Islamic finance, is making the Middle East’s financial sector one of the most interesting in the world for international companies. read more…
10 July 2008
Gulf News: Selecting life insurance for the family
I have two young children and want to ensure that I can afford to pay for their education. read more…
03 June 2008
Major Opportunities in Personal Financial Sector
Regional leading independent financial advisor, Nexus, is expanding its operations in Bahrain to better support its diverse range of clients. read more…
28 May 2008
AMAN and FWU and NEXUS Launch Range of Unit-Linked Takaful and Saving Plans
Nexus the leading financial adviser in the region today announced the launch of a Unit-Linked Takaful and Savings Plan in the UAE designed to provide investors with a Shariah-compliant opportunity to protect wealth for the future. read more…
12 April 2008
Independent
Financial Advisor Emerges Triumphant at
Nexus the regional leading independent
financial advisor has been named as the
06 April 2008
Three Dubai Fires in a Week Underlines Need for More Widespread Business Protection - Leading Financial Advisor Offers Fast-Track Service
The fire on Wednesday in the Naif Market, Dubai, which gutted more than 180 shops, demands an urgent review of the importance of insurance for businesses, according to the largest retail insurance broker in the region. read more…
22 March 2008
Global interest in the potential of Islamic insurance or Takaful has been high at the 2008 World Insurance Forum, which closed on Thursday. read more…
27 February 2008
A new report, "Opportunities in Middle East Insurance Market," released this month by RCNOS, says that sales of insurance in the United Arab Emirates are increasing with a Year-On-Year (YOY) growth rate of over 27 percent. read more…
26 January 2008
The storms that rocked the UAE in January have left homeowners and motorists facing unexpected bills and clean-up costs, with insurance companies reporting a spike in the number of claims due to water damage. read more…
30 December 2007
The Middle Easts insurance market is set to witness high growth levels in 2008, as increased demand for private health insurance, a rise in the availability of Takaful (Islamic compliant) insurance, and ongoing expansion in awareness of the importance of life insurance combine to create a 'perfect storm' for the industry. read more…
15 December 2007
Nexus, the regions leading independent financial advisor, has announced its intention to begin the provision of Takaful financial products, signing a key agreement with the Munich-based FWU Group and the Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company (AMAN). read more…
29 November 2007
Nexus, one of the regions leading financial advisory groups, will be the sponsor for the French Sevens team at the 38th Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens. read more…
15 November 2007
Dubai-based businessman and leading community figure Mahmoud Nodjoumi, owner and CEO of Nexus Group, has been named as the International Vice President of Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the premier professional organisation for those working in the financial services industry. read more…
05 November 2007
The Nexus Group of Companies, the region's largest independent financial advisor, continues to extend the professional resources available to its clients by bringing in highly experienced senior management. read more…
18 October 2007
With this year's Cityscape Dubai property exhibition showcasing more than 500 exhibitors from over 30 countries, aspiring home-owners and property investors are being spoilt for choice with the range of residential property available. read more…
30 September 2007
The focus of the Nexus Group of Companies on providing comprehensive client service has been rewarded with one of the region's highest referral rates for new business in the industry, according to company founder and CEO, Mahmoud Nodjoumi. read more…
24 August 2007
Under-insurance in the region's small-to-medium business (SMB) sector is creating major opportunities for providers who are able to tailor their products for the local market, according to recently-released market data. read more…
24 July 2007
The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) has elected the first woman in the organisation's history to its Governing Board. read more…
19 June 2007
A new agreement announced today will see the region's largest independent financial advisor, Nexus, promote and sell a range of financial products from Friends Provident International. read more…
17 May 2007
Bahrain's reputation within the region's insurance sector continues to develop, as both the size of the market and the regulatory framework evolves, according to experts gathering in Manama this week. read more…
24 April 2007
The Middle East is emerging as a highly dynamic insurance market, as attitudes towards the sector shift and consumers look for a wider variety of financial products to support their long-term interests in the region. read more…
14 April 2007
Nexus, the largest Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) in the Middle East, today announced plans to create a Business Practice Servicing Team to assist its internal sales force in a drive to enhance customer service levels. read more…