03/03/2017
Qatar tells banks to obey new FX limits by April 1
The central bank said the rule would limit the risks of foreign currency open positions
Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance
03/03/2017
The Dubai Judicial Tribunal – the beginning of the end for the DIFC as a conduit’ jurisdiction?
The Judicial Tribunal is made up of three judges each appointed from the Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts.
03/03/2017
Saudi insurance firms are ready for consolidation
We think 2017 may be defined by mergers and acquisitions, as the sector finally starts to consolidate.
03/03/2017
Dubai SME and RAKBANK sign MoU to facilitate SME financing
The signing reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to offer SMEs simple and convenient banking solutions that better suit their needs.
03/02/2017
27 Britons and five others in Dubai ‘laundered more than Dh20m’
They then charged clients extra amounts for value-added tax, or VAT, when they were pocketing the money because the stocks remained within the network.
03/02/2017
Conyers’ double-win at Islamic Finance News Awards
This underscores the strength of our Islamic finance and debt capital markets capabilities in the MENA region”.
03/01/2017
Bahrain Bourse receives approval to establish Bahrain Clear
The second board meeting of the year approved the Listing Rules in order to enhance the role of Bahrain Bourse as a Self-Regulatory organisation and issued a resolution to establish Bahrain Clear Company.
03/01/2017
Why UAE's new bankruptcy law is a boon for business
Businessmen will no more have to face arrest or legal prosecution for unpaid debts, nor do they have to flee the country.
02/28/2017
Azerbaijan presents its future projects to Qatar Investment Authority
This export mission visited supermarket chain Carrefour.
02/28/2017
Oman eyes large bond sale, could exceed $2bn
Investors say sultanate also plans to issue dollar sukuk over next few months
02/27/2017
Abu Dhabi Attorney-General orders arrest of suspects in connection with bogus investment portfolio
The Finance Public Prosecution launched their investigation on 23rd February following the arrests.
02/27/2017
Legal and regulatory framework for Islamic banking needs tightening
Gaps in prudential and accounting standards could pose systemic risks
02/27/2017
Kuveyt Turk gets nod for 2 bln lira sukuk, closes Dubai unit
No timeframe or tenor were given for a potential deal from the latest sukuk programme.
02/27/2017
DFSA Hosts Outreach on International Financial Reporting Standard 9
The event was targeted at DFSA regulated financial institutions, DFSA Registered Auditors and ICAEW members and other stakeholders and was well attended by over a 100 participants.
02/24/2017
Sweeping Law Changes Open Way For Foreign Investors
Key for expats is a provision that gives all shareholders or directors a residence visa for Bahrain.
02/24/2017
Dubai's DFSA signs MoU with European Securities and Markets Authority
The Memorandum was signed on behalf of the DFSA by Chief Executive Ian Johnston, and by the Chairman of ESMA, Dr. Stephen Maijoor, in Milan yesterday.
02/23/2017
Ex-KWM partners asked to cough up money for lawyers and support staff suffering undue hardship
It’s been revealed 288 former KWM EUME employees will be taking legal action over the firm’s demise.
02/23/2017
CMB Shakes the FX Market and Tweakes the Public Disclosure Regime
The CMB has tightened FX transactions by decreasing the leverage ratio and increasing margins to enhance investor protection in the Turkish FX market.
02/22/2017
Nasdaq and Borse Dubai Sign Landmark Market Technology Deal
This infrastructure renovation is expected to be completed by early 2019 and will pave the way for various enhancements in DFM
02/22/2017
Abu Dhabi financial law underscores transparency
The monitoring of financial performance also fall under the law’s reach.