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Libyan investment chief: 'Goldman Sachs squandered a nation's wealth, someone has to answer'

Interview: Hassan Bouhadi, the chairman of the Libyan Investment Authority, outlines his role in helping to rebuild the war-torn nation

As FIFA corruption scandal worsens, Qatar shares flounder

Swiss authorities opened a criminal case against the FIFA leaders suspected of mismanagement and money laundering involved in Russia and Qatar's rights to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Emir orders study on operations of state-backed investment companies

The agenda of the meeting included a presentation on the Qatar National Vision 2030

DED and Servcorp partner to enhance ease of doing business in Dubai

The partnership will see business registration and licensing in Dubai offered across 144 Servcorp service centres worldwide

First Investor official honoured at corporate counsel awards

A top official of The First Investor, the investment banking arm of the Barwa Bank Group

Allen & Overy advises investment group Samena Capital on its strategic investment in Kleinwort Benson Bank Limited

Allen & Overy is pleased to announce that it has advised Samena Capital on its strategic investment in Kleinwort Benson Bank Limited

Anti-money laundering drive: Bankers join key Riyadh talks

These were among the recommendations proposed by panelists at the 7th Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Seminar in Riyadh.

Saudi regulator to raise IPO allocations to institutional investors

Saudi Arabia's stock market regulator said it would raise the proportion of shares allocated to institutional investors in initial public offers as it aimed to reduce volatility in the market.

Saudi regulator to raise IPO allocations to institutional investors

Saudi Arabia's stock market regulator said it would raise the proportion of shares allocated to institutional investors in initial public offers as it aimed to reduce volatility in the market

Clyde & Co advises National Bank of Fujairah

Clyde & Co's Islamic finance practice was bolstered with the addition of Adil Hussain in 2014.

Dentons advises on one of the largest ship finance deals

Dentons has advised on a $550 million conventional and Islamic multi-tranche facility to Dubai-based oilfield services firm Topaz Energy and Marine

UAE banking industry to tighten compliance on advertising claims

The banking industry body plans a crackdown on misleading advertising as part of a series of self-regulating measures.

Why the DIFC’s new wills registry can bring more capital flows into Dubai

The new registry gives non-Muslim expatriates the option to decide on their inheritance policy

Preparing for battle

Abu Dhabi's goal to become a regional financial hub to rival Dubai is taking shape through the Abu Dhabi Global Market

UAE to monitor banks behavior

The move was approved on Thursday by the bank Federation’s CEOs’ Advisory Council.

UAE Banks Federation appoints independent agency to monitor Code of Conduct compliance

The UAE Banks Federation, a professional representative body representing 50 member banks operating in the UAE, has approved the appointment of a new independent monitoring agency for the implementation of its Code of Conduct by member banks

UAE Banks Federation appoints independent agency to monitor Code of Conduct compliance

Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree forming the Board of Dubai Chamber

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued Decree No (19) of 2015 forming the Board of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry .

UAE firm sues Korea over taxation

The National Tax Service (NTS) imposed the tax on Hanocal in 2010

Court sentences bank directors to 7 years

The court also punished 10 other suspects who participated in the crime with the first and second defendants.

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