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Awards and Recognition

KlarityRisk Wins “Risk Management” Category at the WealthBriefing Awards GCC Region 2015

November 13, 2015

Leading Investment Risk Management software provider, KlarityRisk Ltd, was the selected Winner in the ‘Best Risk Management’ category, at the…

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FinTech

Leading Core Banking and Insurance Solution Provider Goes “Mobile” and Expands in Iraq

November 13, 2015

Lebanon-based software vendor, BML Istisharat, is a recognized provider of banking, insurance, and ERP information system products.   With more…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatari group plans multi-million euro Malaga luxury hotel

November 13, 2015

MALAGA port could be set for a €100 million injection of Qatari money, the largest property investment in its history.…

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Financial Results

United Gulf Bank posts net profit of $6m'

November 13, 2015

Bahrain–based United Gulf Bank, the merchant banking subsidiary of Kuwait’s Kipco Group, has reported a net profit of $6 million…

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Legal

Transparency International: G20 failing on corruption

November 13, 2015

G20 governments including the US and China have failed to deliver on their promise to fight corruption by adopting laws…

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Executive Moves

Deutsche Bank appoints Head of Corporate & Investment Banking Europe, Middle East and Africa

November 13, 2015

Deutsche Bank has announced that Alasdair Warren will join the bank as Head of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) in…

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Islamic Finance

Commercial Bank of Dubai Bond Issue indicates strong investor interest

November 13, 2015

Following a road show, in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and London, strong investor interest and positive feedback on…

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FinTech

Experts should develop smart Islamic microfinance, says IDB President

November 13, 2015

The President of the Islamic Development Bank  Group, Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali has called on experts in Islamic finance to…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Kuwait financial regulator opens door for more sukuk issues

November 12, 2015

Kuwait's financial regulator has released rules covering issuance of Islamic bonds in a move that could facilitate sales of sukuk…

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Legal

Leading UAE law firm launches 'BakerWomen Middle East'

November 12, 2015

Leading UAE law firm Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla hosted its inaugural BakerWomen Middle East event in Dubai on…

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Comment & Analysis

Lack of instruments a challenge for GCC Islamic banking industry: IMF

November 12, 2015

The inadequate availability of Sharia'a-compliant financial instruments is a challenge for the GCC Islamic banking industry, leading to excess liquidity…

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Financial Results

Waha Capital reports net profit

November 12, 2015

Waha Capital has reported a net profit of AED 466.9 million for the first nine months of 2015. Earnings were…

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