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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Amidst Global Uncertainty, Where Is The Middle East Sovereign Investor Finding Comfort

June 6, 2017

Invesco today released its fifth Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management Study*, an annual in-depth report on the complex investment behaviour…

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New Investment Products & Services

Zurich offers adviser support ahead of UAE regulatory changes

June 6, 2017

Zurich Middle East has announced the launch of series of new support initiatives designed to helpe financial advisers and intermediaries…

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Islamic Finance

Bahrain's GFH postpones talks to acquire Dubai's Shuaa Capital

June 6, 2017

GFH, a Bahrain-based Islamic investment firm, has suspended its acquisition talks with Dubai-based Shuaa Capital, following non-agreement of acquisition terms…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FGB-NBAD Deal To Trigger A Wave Of Consolidations In U.A.E. Banking Market

June 6, 2017

After years of M&A inactivity, the FGB-NBAD merger and a challenging macroeconomic outlook could signal a greater consolidation drive in…

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Islamic Finance

Alizz Islamic Bank acts as joint lead manager for global sukuk issue

June 6, 2017

 Alizz Islamic Bank was selected to act as joint lead manager for the recently issued Government of Oman seven-year US…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE banks stop providing leverage to clients on Qatari bonds

June 6, 2017

Many UAE banks have stopped providing new loans to their clients to buy bonds of Qatari companies and state entities,…

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Insurance

IoM and UAE regulators ‘in talks’ over life sector overhaul

June 6, 2017

The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has met with the UAE Insurance Authority to compare notes on pivotal life…

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Awards and Recognition

National Bank of Fujairah Islamic recognized as the best "Shari'a-compliant Window of the Year" at The Banker's Islamic Bank of the Year Awards 2017

June 5, 2017

Bank to focus on growing market share by servicing customer needs through innovative Shari'a compliant banking services   National Bank…

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FinTech

How to Set Up a Fintech Business in the UAE – Part 1: Onshore Financial Service Regulation and Licensing

June 5, 2017

UAE-based fintech companies should understand the applicable onshore regulations — many of which are new and largely untested — when…

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Awards and Recognition

Alkhabeer Capital wins Best Private Equity Company for 2017

June 5, 2017

Commenting on the accolade, Ahmed Ghouth, Chief Executive Officer of Alkhabeer Capital said, “We credit our Private Equity team with…

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Islamic Finance

Tamkeen and Bahrain Development Bank sign agreement

June 5, 2017

Tamkeen and the Bahrain Development Bank signed an agreement to launch a BD 20 million portfolio within the Tamweel Plus…

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Investment Banking

BoI restricts Israeli bank boards to ten directors

June 5, 2017

The number of directors at each of Israel's banks will be limited to ten, which compares with fifteen currently and…

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