Lebanon’s central bank seeks extra powers
Lebanon’s central bank is seeking extra powers to regulate and standardise controls which commercial banks are imposing on depositors, the…
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Sukuk market to continue expanding in 2020, S&P Global
S&P Global expects Sukuk market’s strong performance to continue in 2020 owing to robust global liquidity, a new fintech proposition…
Nomura Middle East head: Saudi-Japan business links to move beyond oil
Makoto Kinone is head of the main Middle East investment banking operations for Nomura International, the foreign arm of one…
DIFC firms face March 2020 economic substance rules deadline
Businesses operating within the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) have been given until the end of March 2020 to file…
23% of wealth management clients in Middle East are looking to switch providers over next three years: EY
Clients in the Middle East are more likely to reevaluate their wealth management providers during major life events such as…
HSBC voted top trade finance bank in Middle East as digital investment yields results
HSBC has been voted by customers as the #1 trade finance bank in the Middle East region in the 2020…
FAB Signs Escrow Agreement With DLD for Holding Accounts for Jointly Owned Property Owners
First Abu Dhabi Bank signed an Escrow Agreement with Dubai Land Department, represented by its Real Estate Regulatory Agency. …
DIFC introduces new leasing law
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has enacted a new DIFC Leasing Law No. 1 of 2020 that specifies requirements…
GCC sovereigns’ fiscal reforms progress to remain slow
Moody’s said that GCC sovereigns’ 2020 outlook is negative due to slow fiscal reform progress, weak growth, and higher geopolitical…
Regulation of Crypto Assets
Introduction The rapid growth of crypto assets has raised questions about the appropriate regulatory perimeter and the ability of…
Boubyan & Al-Hisba Ink Strategic Real Estate Market Analysis Agreement
Boubyan Bank had recently signed a strategic agreement with Al-Hisba Real Estate Company “Al-Hisba” whereby the bank provides special services…
Saudi economy to grow 1.9% in 2020 – World Bank
The gross domestic product (GDP) of Saudi Arabia is forecasted to achieve a growth rate of 1.9% during 2020, compared…