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Comment & Analysis

Mawarid Finance and Fullgoal Asset Management Announce Islamic Sharia Compliant Investment Opportunities in China

April 13, 2016

In a forum organized in partnership with Mawarid Finance at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Dubai International Financial Center on Sunday…

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Sovereign wealth

Muslim sovereign wealth funds strong drivers for Islamic economy

April 13, 2016

Sovereign wealth funds of Muslim countries, most of them managing the fiscal surpluses from oil and gas exports, are a…

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Investment Banking

Swiss businesses are ready for Iran, but banks aren’t

April 13, 2016

On a Tuesday afternoon in Bern, a hotel conference room is packed with business representatives from the region who want…

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Tax

Phased approach to VAT serves the Gulf well

April 13, 2016

It’s become something of a cliché by now that “in every crisis, there is opportunity”.    Yet in light of…

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Comment & Analysis

World’s Worst Finance Job? Turkey’s Central Bank Has a New Chief

April 13, 2016

How does a central bank fight inflation? Raise interest rates, right? Wrong answer. Or at least it is, if you’re…

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Financial Results

The Making of a Perfect Storm for GCC Sukuk

April 13, 2016

At the start of the year, plentiful liquidity at GCC banks had driven deposit and interbank rates to excessive lows,…

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Property & Real Estate

How to visit a $40,840 suite in Abu Dhabi without breaking the bank

April 13, 2016

A luxurious Abu Dhabi suite that normally goes for $40,840 a night is opening its doors for the regular folk,…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Qatar sets new rules for bank forex holdings

April 13, 2016

Qatar’s central bank has issued new maximum limits on open positions that banks can hold in foreign currency, according to…

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Comment & Analysis

Tadawul boosted by strong banking results

April 13, 2016

Banque Saudi Fransi jumped 6.7 percent to SR27.00 after it reported a 2.7 percent increase in first-quarter net profit to…

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Investment Banking

First mover Macquarie Capital is at one with Abu Dhabi’s financial strategy

April 13, 2016

There was never any doubt in Wissam Moukahal’s mind that Macquarie Capital would be among the first group of banks…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Cityscape Abu Dhabi draws top property firms

April 13, 2016

More than 90 international and regional players from the real estate sector are showcasing their projects at the 10th anniversary…

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Awards and Recognition

‘Bridg’ from the UAE takes top spot at the Dubai Temenos Fintech Innovation Jam

April 13, 2016

Temenos announces that Bridg, a mobile payment platform, finished first place in its Middle East and Africa regional Innovation Jam…

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