FTI Consulting has appointed Sandeep Kumar as Senior Managing Director in its Middle East Tax practice, based in Dubai. Kumar brings 17 years of experience in corporate and international tax, focusing on UAE corporate tax, cross-border transactions, and technology-driven compliance solutions. His role aims to support clients including multinationals and family businesses in navigating the evolving UAE tax landscape. This move strengthens FTI's regional tax leadership as UAE corporate tax regulations become more complex and scrutinized.
FTI Consulting's expansion in Middle East tax practice provides context for financial sector activity. For readers following Financials, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 27, 2026 10:11 WIB: out of 142 priced US Financials stocks, 87 rose and 54 fell. Among notable movers, CRCL dropped 7.31% to USD 79.63 with a typical hold time of 7 days and full buy-side order activity, contrasting with WULF which gained 6.45% to USD 12.05 but saw 81% sell orders and a longer hold time of 20 days. BMNR declined 6.29% to USD 20.99 with a 3-day typical hold time.
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