10/24/2017
DIFC to focus on expanding talent pool
Centre to consolidate its role as thought leader for the region’s financial industry
Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance
10/24/2017
Egypt’s banking sector strongly supports women
The CBE is set to sign an agreement to launch "Women leading the future" program, and the banks direct a large part of their funds to women
10/24/2017
Baker McKenzie and Esin Attorney Partnership advise on Yapı Kredi
Bank of America Merrill Lynch acted as Sole Bookrunner, Documentation Agent.
10/21/2017
Turkey Bank Regulator Dismisses 'Rumors' After Iran Sanctions Report
Two senior Turkish economy officials told Reuters Turkey has not received any notice from Washington about such penalties, adding that U.S. regulators would normally inform the finance ministry's financial crimes investigation board.
10/20/2017
A new global solution to money laundering will mainly just help rich countries
Global leaders have been setting up structures to fight this system, spurred on by an appeal from the G20 in 2014.
10/18/2017
Measures in place to ‘ensure comprehensive growth
The efforts being exerted to improve the investment environment and support to the private sector.
10/17/2017
Nasdaq Dubai signs licence agreement with MSCI for development of regional index derivatives
The volume of traded contracts rose 80% from 874,000 in the first six months of the market’s operation
10/17/2017
UK accused of ‘watering down’ rules to accommodate Saudi
Saudi Aramco only wants to list five per cent of its shares in London in order to raise funds for the overhaul of the country’s economy.
10/16/2017
Israel tightens up residency rules with 7 conditions
The taxpayer must have a permanent residence in Israel.
10/16/2017
World Finance announces winners of 2017 GCC Investment and Development Awards
Where investment and development strategies are successful, a virtuous cycle can be set in motion, bringing a self-reinforcing combination of stronger investment, higher confidence, greater FDI and output growth.
10/16/2017
Doha freezes royal’s assets
I hope that Qatar will expel opportunists and friends of interests and return to the Gulf embrace.
10/16/2017
Did tiny Mauritius teach how ‘donations’ from Saudi Arabia should be received?
The Saudi prince has also acceded to demands by the Mauritian minister to grant a number of scholarships to Mauritian students who want to study the Arabic language.
10/16/2017
Linklaters wins Sukuk Capital Markets Law Firm of the Year Award
The award follows success for Linklaters at the IFN “Deal of the Year” awards ceremony earlier this year.
10/15/2017
Average yields fall on Egypt's three and nine-month T-bills
But average yields have come down in recent weeks as foreign currency liquidity has improved.
10/15/2017
Salesman jailed for defrauding bank of Dh635,000 in Dubai
His accomplice was cleared of all charges.
10/15/2017
Doha freezes bank accounts over row
I wish Qatar... to return to its Gulf brothers as there is no one else to count on.
10/15/2017
UAE all set to meet Basel III capital rules
Analysts said UAE banks have utilised additional Tier-1 capital in abundance, well in excess of the optimal 1.5 per cent of RWA, while issuing too little Tier-1 capital.
10/14/2017
E-trials, video-conferencing ... UAE courts take smart leap into future
The UAE currently ranks 25th internationally for the efficiency of its judicial system and 33rd on the Rule of Law Index.
10/13/2017
Dubai Economy, VFS extend e-services pact
The partnership will be advantageous to Dubai and the UAE in general.
10/13/2017
Legal wrangles dent Dubai’s image as region’s financial centre
Friction between courts over jurisdictions has caused alarm in the UAE