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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Turkish lira sliding as investors reject uncertainty, aggression – academic

October 16, 2020

The Turkish lira is hitting fresh record lows because investors do not like uncertainty, and the government’s hard-headedness and aggression…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Oman: CbC reporting requirements introduced for multinational enterprises

October 16, 2020

On 27 September 2020, the Oman tax authorities issued Ministerial Decision No. 79/2020, providing country-by-country (CbC) reporting requirements for multinational…

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FinTech

“First Abu Dhabi” launches the first digital marketplace in the region…

October 16, 2020

Release First Abu Dhabi Bank A digital marketplace through a digital payit wallet, which enables small and medium-sized companies to…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE, Israel working on double tax treaty to encourage investment

October 16, 2020

The United Arab Emirates and Israel have reached a preliminary agreement on avoiding double taxation, as part of moves to…

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Insurance

UAE brokers face drastic drop in commissions after new rules on life insurance policy sales

October 16, 2020

Insurance brokers in the UAE will take a deep hit on their revenues with a new commission payment structure coming…

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Financial Results

Employment rate in OECD countries fell to 64.6% in Q2 2020

October 16, 2020

Employment rate in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development  area fell by 4 percentage points to 64.6 percent in…

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Investment Banking

Sustainable finance poised for growth in Middle East: HSBC

October 16, 2020

A global survey released by HSBC yesterday shows how sustainable finance is gaining momentum in the Middle East, with ‘values'…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai office market: Is this the best time to buy more space?

October 16, 2020

Weaker market conditions may prompt occupiers in Dubai's office buildings to upgrade occupational space while keeping an eye on increases…

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Comment & Analysis

Personal financing Arab National Bank for Saudis, residents and retirees, with…

October 16, 2020

Personal Finance The Arab National Bank is constantly sought after by citizens of Saudi Arabia as well Financing Al-Khair for…

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Comment & Analysis

Burgan Bank Sponsors the Mental Health Initiative ‘Their Life Is Valuable’

October 16, 2020

Burgan Bank recently sponsored the national campaign ‘Their Life is Valuable’ which was launched by the Public Authority for Disability…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Between acquisition and expansion Journey of Gulf banks in Egypt

October 16, 2020

Many Gulf banks are adopting an expansionary policy in Egypt due to the durability of the banking sector and the…

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Comment & Analysis

Spotlight on Debt Finance: opportunities in the United Arab Emirates

October 16, 2020

Whilst COVID-19 continues to disrupt finance markets across EMEA, the United Arab Emirates has nevertheless seen a continued interest in…

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