Dubai Forward, an annual conference that addresses strategic issues that impact the current and future legal and regulatory framework of Dubai will take place next month.

The event will be organised by the Swiss group, Academy & Finance, in partnership with Mashreq Private Banking, said a company statement.

The various issues will be discussed over thought-provoking and informative presentations by the Dubai authorities, regulators as well as the local and international financial and wealth management industry at the event.

In its second year, Dubai Forward will take place on February 23 and 24, at the Mina A’ Salam Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

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.

André-Valéry Bordes, CEO, Academy & Finance, said: “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 panellists 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,” he added.

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, it added. – TradeArabia News Service.