Standard Life announced on Monday the launch of its office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which will offer products to UAE based financial intermediaries. The company has been granted a licence by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to establish a branch of ‘Standard Life International Limited’ (SLIL) within the DIFC. Led by regional CEO Chris Divito, this development is part of Standard Life’s strategy to broaden the company’s distribution platform and expand its international footprint in high growth, high value emerging markets. From Gulf Today