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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Bogotá Chamber of Commerce looks to Africa, Asia and Middle East for stronger commercial ties

March 21, 2018

The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce  is expanding towards the Middle East, Africa and Asia after signing memorandums of understanding with…

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Islamic Finance

Dubai Investments to establish new Islamic bank in UAE

March 21, 2018

Dubai Investments is leading a consortium of investors to found Arkan Bank, a Dubai-based company for sharia-compliant banking, it was…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE bankers see “huge demand” for Islamic trade finance, expect significant growth

March 21, 2018

The Islamic finance sector will continue to show strong growth in 2018, according to a new Moody’s report, with trade…

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FinTech

Objectway announces a distribution partnership with BML Istisharat

March 21, 2018

Objectway has announced its distribution partnership with BML Istisharat.   The well-known Lebanon-based banking software provider will distribute Objectway’s solutions…

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Uncategorized

Emerging Markets Continue to Offer a Wealth of Attractive Opportunities Say Leading Asset Managers

March 21, 2018

Emirates NBD Asset Management, Jupiter Asset Management and UTI International today jointly hosted an investment symposium at the Atrium in…

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Comment & Analysis

How to tie your investments to your social values

March 21, 2018

Increasingly, entrepreneurs and investors are seeking innovative markets-based tools to help address pressing social and environmental challenges.   Frequently, investors’…

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Executive Moves

Standard Chartered re-aligns Commercial Banking, Private Banking and Wealth reporting lines

March 21, 2018

Standard Chartered PLC (the Group) announced today an immediate realignment of the reporting lines for its Commercial Banking and Private…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

With New Law, The UAE Looks To Make Itself An Arbitral Hub

March 21, 2018

A long-awaited modern federal arbitration law set to be enacted in the United Arab Emirates is meant not only to…

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Comment & Analysis

Mauritius: Promoting Mauritius International Financial Centre in the Gulf

March 21, 2018

A delegation led by the Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance, Mr. D. Sesungkur, is currently on a financial…

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Uncategorized

LGT in Dubai: The same strategies and solutions as the owners

March 21, 2018

LGT has been present in Dubai for five years. Today, 84 employees at the LGT office in DIFC advise and…

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FinTech

Mashreq agrees Alipay payment partnership

March 21, 2018

UAE-headquartered Mashreq Bank, has agreed a partnership with Alipay, the world’s largest online and mobile payment platform operated by Ant…

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Extremely Wealthy

Trump asks Saudi crown prince to share wealth through investments

March 21, 2018

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have discussed military deals, investment in the US, and…

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