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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

The IsDB Group Private Sector entities will hold webinar to introduce AATB's investment pillar to financial institutions and partners

February 2, 2021

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit and the Islamic…

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Coronavirus

Big changes ahead for the Saudi office market in 2021 post-COVID

February 2, 2021

The slowdown in the Kingdom’s real estate sector as a result of the coronavirus pandemic will see a backlog of…

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New Investment Products & Services

NCB plans name change to 'Saudi National Bank' after conclusion of intended merger with Samba

February 2, 2021

National Commercial Bank has plans to change its name to ‘Saudi National Bank’* after conclusion of its intended merger with…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Kuwait's Agility invests $35mln in Queen's Gambit Growth Capital

February 2, 2021

Agility, a global logistics provider, announced that it has invested $35 million in Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital(GMBTU), a blank-check company…

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FinTech

NBK and Ooredoo Ink a MoU to Collectively Provide Digital Services and Solutions

February 1, 2021

National Bank of Kuwait  and Ooredoo Telecom - Kuwait, the first telecom company to provide innovative digital services in Kuwait,…

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Awards and Recognition

10 UAE Banks feature in ranking of world's top 500 most valuable

February 1, 2021

10 Emirati banks feature in Brand Finance Banking 500 2021 ranking, with cumulative brand value of US$13.7 billion Emirates NBD…

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Investment Banking

Egypt's state National Investment Bank slashes yields on certificates

February 1, 2021

Egypt's state-owned National Investment Bank slashed yields on its investment certificates by up to 3.75% over the weekend, bankers said…

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Fraud & Ethics

11 UAE banks fined Dh45 million for breaking anti-money laundering rules

February 1, 2021

The UAE Central Bank has imposed financial sanctions of over Dh45.75 million on 11 banks for violating anti-money laundering (AML)…

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FinTech

DFin Holding launches Egypt’s pioneering FinTech platform for tech-based financial services and announces establishment of the first Venture Debt Fund in the Region

February 1, 2021

Digital Finance Holding has announced the launch of its FinTech platform focusing on building and financing the next generation of…

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Islamic Finance

Sukuk changes Egypt’s financing methods, expected to surpass EGP 20bn in 2021

February 1, 2021

Sayed Abdel-Fadil, Head of the Capital Market Operations Sector at the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), has reviewed the developments of…

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Comment & Analysis

Middle East sets eyes on the global market

February 1, 2021

The growing investment appetite in the Middle East caused a rapid growth in the MENA region’s foreign exchange industry pushing…

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FinTech

Central Bank of Bahrain : CBB announces launch of eKYC as part of digital transformation strategy (January 30th, 2021)

February 1, 2021

Following the announcement of the national digital identity and the electronic Know-Your-Customer  platform in April 2019, the Central Bank of…

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