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FinTech

Aarna Capital Limited, a member of DGCX, becomes the first ADGM company to be recognized as a General Clearing Member of DGCX in Abu Dhabi

July 9, 2021

Following an approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), Abu Dhabi-based multi-asset regulated brokerage firm, Aarna Capital Limited (“Aarna”),…

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FinTech

Road to Vision 2030: Driving connectivity, innovation and job creation through an LEO satellite industry

July 9, 2021

This past April, Saudi Arabia’s digital regulator, the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), reaffirmed that satellites are integral to…

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Comment & Analysis

National Bank of Kuwait Releases Fifth Full Sustainability Report, Continuing Its Middle East Corporate Sustainability Leadership

July 9, 2021

NBK has  released its fifth annual full Sustainability Report, summarizing the company’s continued progress in advancing environmental, social, and governance…

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Comment & Analysis

Towards the New Normal, Chapter Two: Recover

July 8, 2021

Glad to have you back between these lines.   After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day, so our journey…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

EY plans to grow its financial services business in EMEIA

July 8, 2021

EY’s financial services business is expected to add 3,000 roles to its Europe, Middle East, India and Africa headcount. According…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahrain’s Arcapita to launch $1.5bn property fund targeting Saudi Arabia and UAE, says CEO

July 8, 2021

Bahrain-based investment firm Arcapita Group Holdings is in the process of forming a $1.5 billion real estate investment fund, with…

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Islamic Finance

Dukhan Bank announces issuance of debut Additional Tier 1 $500m Sukuk

July 8, 2021

Dukhan Bank announced the issuance of its debut Additional Tier 1 $500m Sukuk. The Sukuk is priced with a profit…

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Executive Moves

Standard Chartered appoints Regional Head of Sustainable Finance for Africa and the Middle East

July 8, 2021

Standard Chartered has appointed Lina Osman as Regional Head of Sustainable Finance for Africa and the Middle East, as part…

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Executive Moves

Bank Nizwa appoints new member in its Sharia Supervisory Board

July 8, 2021

Strengthening its leadership in the Islamic banking industry, Oman’s most trusted Islamic bank, Bank Nizwa announced during its recent Annual…

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Awards and Recognition

NBB wins 'best mobile banking application' award by business tabloid

July 8, 2021

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has been awarded ‘Best Mobile Banking Application’ in the Banking and Finance category of…

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Executive Moves

EFG International appoints a new regional head

July 8, 2021

EFG International has appointed a new head of Middle East and Turkey to consolidate and further strengthen EFG’s market coverage…

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Comment & Analysis

KPMG Report: Banking CEOs Have Shifted Investment Focus To Customer Experience Technology And Data Security

July 8, 2021

The latest KPMG Banking Pulse Quarterly, with the financial performance of 10 listed Saudi banks, presents insights from the firm’s…

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