07/15/2019
Saudi Bank customers warned of online fraudsters
Those indulging in fraudulence will be fined up to SR2 million ($530,000) or given sentences of up to 3 years in prison
Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance
07/15/2019
Strong regulation, solid capital and liquidity indicators support Qatar banks’ good rating: EIU
The researcher said the “threat of capital outflows in the wake of the regional blockade has largely subsided” with the “recovery and subsequent stabilisation” of foreign reserves and the return to a current-account surplus in 2018
07/15/2019
Emirates Strategic Investments Co readies debut dollar sukuk sale
Investor meetings will take place in Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE and London, starting on July 17, the document showed
07/15/2019
Signs Collaboration Agreement With 8 Banks on New Blockchain Platform
Seven major UAE banks, in addition to FAB, have joined the nationwide platform.
07/14/2019
EU mulls adding Saudi Arabia to money-laundering gray list
Fearful of the economic impact of that listing, European governments led by Britain and France said the EU executive commission had given no chance to Riyadh and other listed states to address concerns.
07/12/2019
Timely decisions by UAE to boost economy
The changes will be applicable to more than 1,500 federal services for three main federal ministries — Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Economy and the Ministry Human Resources and Emiratisation
07/12/2019
SHUAA Capital shareholders approve transformational transaction with ADFG at General Meeting today
100% of SHUAA Capital's shareholders in attendance at the General Meeting have voted in favour of the proposed combination with ADFG
07/12/2019
8 large managers back SWF climate change framework
At an event Wednesday hosted by France's President, Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris, money managers, which collectively manage $15 trillion of assets under management, agreed to share investment practices, publish relevant research and
07/12/2019
PNB scam: Enforcement Directorate attaches Mehul Choksi's Dubai assets worth Rs 24.8 cr
The agency has seized three commercial properties in Dubai, valuables, a Mercedes Benz E280 and fixed deposit account controlled by accused Choksi
07/11/2019
Economic Substance Rules: How Can They Impact Your Business in the UAE?
The European Union has however, with effect from 1 January 2019 changed, the playing fields regarding the conduct of business in this way as is explained below.
07/11/2019
Dubai financial regulator warns of easy loan scam
The scammers use false certificates of incorporation, which the DFSA doesn't issue
07/11/2019
Turkey’s competition authority approves Emirates NBD taking over Denizbank
The deal was stalled for eleven months.
07/11/2019
UAE equity indices ended way higher than expected as the expectation had fallen due to unforeseen issue
This was as other developing business sector stocks declined for the third day as their monetary forms likewise debilitated on desires for a more grounded US dollar.
07/11/2019
Local Press: UAE banks ready to face domestic and external risks
The Central Bank of UAE keeps a constant watch on risks that could affect the sector.
07/11/2019
DIFC introduces new business licensing categories, fees
The new enhancements to the licensing regime are in response to market needs and exemplify DIFC’s commitment to providing a nurturing business environment balanced with appropriate levels of protection, in accordance with international best practice
07/10/2019
UAE Introduces Mandatory Country By Country Reporting Article by Grant Thornton
In 2018, Organization of Economic Development announced that the UAE has become a member of the Base Erosion Profit Shifting inclusive framework.
07/10/2019
Turkish Currency Falls After Erdogan Fires Central Bank Head
Murat Çetinkaya refuses to obey president’s demand to lower interest rates, and economists now fear loss of confidence in lira.
07/10/2019
DFM And DIFC Launch “Dubai Sustainable Finance Working Group”
The multi-stakeholder Group held its first meeting at the DFM premises to discuss the action plan that will focus on combining Dubai’s finance sector’s initiatives to create a sustainable financial hub in the region
07/10/2019
Abu Dhabi Global Market welcomes digital bank applications to its international financial centre
Welcomes local and global applications to establish digital banks in its International Financial Centre based in Abu Dhabi
07/10/2019
Scam alert: Fake bank operating in Dubai claims to offer easy loans
Dubai Financial Services Authority warns residents of new bank scam