Legal and regulatory framework for Islamic banking needs tightening
The current framework governing Islamic Banking contains many gaps that need to be closed through the development of a more…
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HSBC discloses tax evasion probes in India, other countries
Global banking giant HSBC has disclosed being probed by tax authorities in India and several other countries, including against its…
Qatar's QInvest exits $62m luxury London homes project
QInvest, the Qatar-based Islamic investment bank, has announced its exit from the St Edmund’s Terrace LP Fund which invested £50…
GCC firms 'should tap' non-bank options for funds
GCC businesses should explore alternative non-bank options available in the region to raise funds, rather than relying just on traditional…
India's Federal Bank to open at DIFC
Federal Bank, a leading Indian private sector bank, said on Sunday that it would launch full-fledged wholesale banking services for…
Abu Dhabi Attorney-General orders arrest of suspects in connection with bogus investment portfolio
Ali Mohammed Al Balushi, Attorney-General of Abu Dhabi, ordered the arrest of 20 suspects involved in a bogus investment portfolio…
Bahrain Asset Managers Association lays out 2017 plans
The Bahrain Asset Managers Association recently hosted a high level networking event bringing together leading asset managers and other relevant…
ADIB dismisses Al-Hilal merger talk as rumour
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, which bought Barclays PLC’s retail business in the UAE, dismissed reports that it may merge with…
Dubai's DFSA signs MoU with European Securities and Markets Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority, DFSA, and the European Securities and Markets Authority, ESMA, have entered into information sharing and…
Inside Investment: UAE-UK tax rule frees up offshore pension transfers
Peter CooperUnder the new UAE-UK double taxation convention that came into force on January 1, if you are a UK…
PEPPER by Leumi Goes Live! – New Mobile Bank Offers a Smart, Transparent, Technological Alternative to Traditional Banking
"Pepper" offers personalized content and insights that help customers manage their money better At the same time the mobile…
Credit Suisse’s Israeli Desk in New Tax Evasion Probe
Swiss banking organization Credit Suisse is under investigation by the IRS for helping Americans living in Israel or with Israeli…