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Fraud & Ethics

Beirut: Arab Banks Mobilize Efforts Against Money Laundering

April 5, 2018

Lebanon enjoys security and financial stability, said Lebanese Interior Minister Nouhad Machnouk during the inauguration of anti-money laundering forum organized…

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Legal

Abu Dhabi courts fine employers violating labour law up to Dh5m

April 5, 2018

Abu Dhabi courts have taken stringent action against several employers in the emirate, who violated labour laws, court officials said…

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Financial Results

Qatar bank deposits witness 6% expansion to QR811.55bn in Feb

April 5, 2018

Customers’ deposits of commercial banks in Qatar witnessed about 6% year-on-year expansion to QR811.55bn in February this year, according the…

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Islamic Finance

Emirates Islamic offers personal finance up to 20 times customers' monthly salary

April 4, 2018

Emirates Islamic has announced that customers can avail personal finance up to 20 times their salary during a special promotion…

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Comment & Analysis

Tajikistan sees Kuwait as gateway to Arab world: minister

April 4, 2018

Kuwait acts as Tajikistan's gateway to the Arab region and its key partner in the Middle East region, Nizomiddin Zohidi,…

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Comment & Analysis

Debt headache for Istanbul as S&P warns Turkish growth to plummet

April 4, 2018

Turkey’s growth could fall by almost 50 percent as the country grapples with inflation and a debt burden that could…

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Comment & Analysis

Business heads remain bullish about UAE's economic growth

April 4, 2018

Despite being cautious about their expectations of the growth in GDP in the coming year, business heads across the UAE…

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Comment & Analysis

Banks See Fast Pace for Mideast and Africa Deals in Bumper Year

April 4, 2018

Asset sales from Saudi power plants and football clubs to African energy firms are set to help deliver a bumper…

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Executive Moves

Avaloq strengthens global leadership team

April 4, 2018

Avaloq has appointed Paco Hauser to the role of Regional Manager EMEA.  The appointment forms part of Avaloq’s global strategy…

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Awards and Recognition

ADIB's Etihad Guest VISA Gold named Best Premium Islamic Card at Banker ME Awards 2018

April 4, 2018

 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has won the Best Premium Islamic Card award for its Etihad Guest Visa Gold Covered Card…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE, Oman forecast to lead Gulf economic growth in 2018

April 4, 2018

Higher oil prices coupled with improved global economic conditions are expected to support growth momentum of the GCC countries, according…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Qatar's market manipulation fears fueled by 'abnormal' derivative moves: bank CEO

April 4, 2018

Qatar’s top bank QNB is helping the country’s authorities with data and expertise to probe if Qatar’s neighbors manipulated its…

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