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Retail Banking

FAB Becomes First Bank in MENA to Join China’s Cross-Border Payment Network

June 25, 2025

This landmark achievement underscores FAB’s leadership in digital transformation and its commitment to advancing the UAE’s position as a regional…

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Comment & Analysis

New KPMG study emphasizes need for robust internal controls and monitoring systems to combat rise in corporate fraud in MENA

June 25, 2025

Financial fraud is becoming a mounting concern across the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia, incidents are increasing by 15% annually,…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

CBUAE fines UAE-based exchange house Dh2 million for violating AML rules

June 25, 2025

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed a financial sanction of Dh2 million on a UAE-based exchange house.…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Arabia raises $628m in June sukuk offering

June 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Center has completed its June issuance under the government’s riyal-denominated sukuk program, raising SR2.355 billion…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

National Investments Company expands regionally with first office at DIFC to serve a wider client base

June 24, 2025

Khaled Waleed Al Falah: NIC has succeeded in earning market trust by consistently achieving success since its establishment The new…

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Islamic Finance

BIBF launches a new series of professional micro-credentials in Islamic finance

June 24, 2025

In line with efforts to strengthen Bahrain’s position as a leading hub for Islamic banking and finance, the Bahrain Institute…

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FinTech

Wealthbrix launches in DIFC with eight-figure investment backing, experienced board, and a commitment to elevate regional wealth management

June 24, 2025

Founded by senior bankers who helped shape the region’s top institutions, Wealthbrix brings a track record managing over USD 30bn…

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Retail Banking

Oman’s Sohar, Ahli Bank postpone merger talks due to regulatory delays

June 24, 2025

Sohar International Bank and Ahli Bank SAOG have decided to postpone their proposed merger after failing to receive the necessary…

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Retail Banking

FAB becomes MENA’s first lender to join CIPS as direct participant

June 24, 2025

First Abu Dhabi Bank  has become the first lender in the MENA region to join the cross-border Interbank Payment System…

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Executive Moves

UBS GWM Appoints New NRI Head in Dubai

June 24, 2025

UBS Global Wealth Management is set to appoint Michael Bächli as its new head of the non-resident Indian (NRI) business…

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Uncategorized

Private Banking from BankDhofar: A bespoke financial experience for the Sultanate’s most discerning clients

June 24, 2025

One year since its launch in June 2024, BankDhofar’s Private Banking segment has continued to set new standards in an…

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Comment & Analysis

How European family offices are reallocating capital towards the UAE

June 23, 2025

European family offices are increasingly shifting their capital – and in many cases, their operations – toward the UAE. The…

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