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Comment & Analysis

UAE business outlook for 2019: What to expect in real estate, jobs, IT, banking, stocks and jewellery sectors

December 31, 2018

As the countdown begins for 2019, Gulf News talks to experts to understand what the New Year will spell for…

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Property & Real Estate

Arzan Wealth advises on US real estate loan deal

December 31, 2018

Arzan Wealth has said that it played a major advisory role on a senior secured loan opportunity in the US,…

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Fraud & Ethics

Ex Barclays boss John Varley among four of the bank's former executives facing £6bn Qatar corruption trial

December 31, 2018

Former Barclays boss John Varley will go on trial next month in a blockbuster fraud case set to grip the…

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Comment & Analysis

Banking giant HSBC divests from Israel arms manufacturer

December 31, 2018

Human rights groups have claimed a major victory after HSBC, one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in…

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New Investment Products & Services

Largest Bank in Kuwait Integrates with Ripple for blockchain Cross-Border Payments

December 28, 2018

The National Bank of Kuwait which is the first bank in Kuwait has announced its intention to incorporate RippleNet blockchain…

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FinTech

Blockchain Cross-Border Payments Service Launched By National Bank Of Kuwait

December 28, 2018

The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has rolled out a new blockchain-based service for instantaneous money transfers.   The NBK…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

GCC banks lenders unite to be leaner and efficient in tough conditions

December 28, 2018

Financial institutions in the region, home to one-third of the world’s proven oil reserves, are consolidating like never before.  …

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FinTech

Digital banking gains momentum in Egypt

December 28, 2018

In the embrace of new technology, every step counts in Egypt's digital transformation, according to Jacques-Emmanuel Blanchet CEO, HSBC Egypt.…

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Comment & Analysis

GCC banks and regulators see new opportunities in mergers

December 27, 2018

Once a taboo in the GCC bank boardrooms, the option of a merger has become more acceptable, thanks to the…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

IIA takes a fresh look at risk management model

December 27, 2018

The Institute of Internal Auditors is beginning to re-evaluate the “Three Lines of Defense” model for risk management that has…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Arzan wealth advises on third lending deal under the Real Estate Debt Platform

December 27, 2018

Arzan Wealth (DIFC) Limited, a Dubai-based advisory firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, is pleased to announce that…

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New Investment Products & Services

CIB Establishes Egypt's First Corporate Venture Capital Firm

December 27, 2018

Investing in the future of Financial Services across local and cross border startup ecosystems.    Commercial International Bank, Egypt's leading…

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