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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Al Ramz continues regional expansion with Bahrain Bourse market making license

February 19, 2025

New license reinforces Al Ramz’s leadership in regional market making Expansion aims to further develop regional footprint Al Ramz Corporation…

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Retail Banking

Emirates NBD to issue $1bln AT1 capital securities priced at 6.25%

February 19, 2025

Emirates NBD is to issue $1 billion AT1 capital securities priced at 6.25% on Euronext Dublin and Nasdaq Dubai next…

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Retail Banking

HSBC to sell Bahrain retail banking operations as restructuring progresses

February 19, 2025

HSBC on Tuesday agreed to sell its retail banking operations in Bahrain to Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) amid…

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Uncategorized

Gulf wealth managers prepare for consolidation in 2025

February 18, 2025

Wealth advisers in the Gulf region, open to innovation and digitally driven financial offerings, are particularly attractive to global players…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Union of Arab Banks to launch project for restructuring Syrian banking sector with European partnership

February 18, 2025

Dr. Wissam Fattouh, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Banks, announced Sunday the union’s intention to launch a project…

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Retail Banking

Checkout.com Becomes the First Acquirer in the UAE to Launch Visa Direct Push-to-Card Solution

February 18, 2025

Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, is advancing its collaboration with Visa to launch Visa Direct’s Push-to-Card solution for…

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Insurance

UAE Central Bank mandates professional qualifications for senior insurance executives

February 18, 2025

The UAE Central Bank has introduced new legislation which mandates professional qualifications for senior insurance representatives.   The ‘Insurance Brokers…

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Retail Banking

NBO launches graduate program to empower future leaders in Oman’s banking sector

February 18, 2025

The initiative offers young Omanis an unparalleled opportunity to embark on a discovery journey in the financial services sector, equipping…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

InCred Group Acquires Arrow Capital DIFC, Expanding Its Footprint in the Middle East

February 18, 2025

The diversified financial services firm 'InCred Group' today announced the acquisition of Arrow Capital (DIFC) Limited, a leading boutique financial…

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Executive Moves

Barclays Appoints Corporate Banking Duo in Singapore

February 18, 2025

UK-based Barclays has announced two senior appointments for its corporate banking arm in Singapore.   Barclays has appointed Vijay Shankar…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Takaful Oman Insurance and Oman Arab Bank forge strategic partnership to enhance financial services

February 17, 2025

Takaful Oman Insurance, a leading provider of insurance solutions, and Oman Arab Bank, one of Oman’s foremost financial institutions, are…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Doha Bank, CMU-Q sign MoU

February 17, 2025

Doha Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar  to establish a collaborative framework aimed…

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