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FinTech

Standard Chartered: We’ve partnered with BlackRock’s Aladdin platform

March 10, 2021

Standard Chartered has entered into a strategic partnership with BlackRock’s Aladdin platform to offer integrated front-to-back office investment management solutions…

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Coronavirus

Caliber Consulting kicks off 2021 with three new projects

March 10, 2021

Caliber Consulting has kicked off the year in style, winning three consultancy projects across the Middle East.   Dubai-based Caliber…

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Fraud & Ethics

Bank Muscat continues anti-fraud campaign to raise public awareness

March 10, 2021

In line with its commitment to social responsibility, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate, is continuing…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

$240m investment vehicle eying Nasdaq IPO targets Saudi investors

March 10, 2021

Arrow Capital, a Dubai-based investment advisory firm, has partnered with a Silicon Valley venture capital firm to set up a…

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Comment & Analysis

31% UHNWIs in ME to buy property this year, says report

March 10, 2021

About 31% of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) in the Middle East are planning on purchasing a new home in 2021, according…

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Comment & Analysis

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank — Moody's – Large UAE banks see sharp but manageable drop in profits for 2020, driven by low rates and rising provisions

March 10, 2021

» The United Arab Emirate's four largest banks drop in net profits reflects high loan-loss provisions, lower interest rates and…

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Comment & Analysis

Less than 10% of ME companies have mastered enterprise risk

March 10, 2021

At a volatile time, less than 1 in 10 organisations in the Middle East are highly mature in how they…

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Comment & Analysis

Middle East M&A deals buck downward global trend

March 10, 2021

Dealmakers in the Middle East adapted quickly to pandemic as merger and acquisition activity edged higher, Al Arabiya reported, citing…

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Comment & Analysis

Alawwal Bank, SABB merger targeted to complete on March 14

March 10, 2021

The full integration of Alawwal Bank and Saudi British Bank  is targeted to complete on 14 March 2021.   Hence,…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Bad loan provisions surged across UAE’s four biggest banks last year: Moody’s

March 10, 2021

The four biggest UAE banks reported a 43 percent jump in bad loan provisions last year according to a report…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Oman to cut income tax on SMEs, offer investors long-term residency

March 10, 2021

Oman will reduce income tax for small and medium businesses for 2020 and 2021 and will offer long-term residency permits…

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Financial Results

DIFC records highest number of annual registrations since inception in 2020

March 10, 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre  has reported the best performance in its 16-year history.   Delivered under the leadership of His…

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