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Comment & Analysis

PwC Middle East family business survey shows need to 'professionalise' the family as well as the business

March 23, 2015

• Middle East family businesses remain dynamic and resilient, with 79% recording growth in sales last year and 40% looking…

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Executive Moves

Deutsche Securities Saudi Arabia appoints Chief Economist

March 23, 2015

Deutsche Securities Saudi Arabia, a CMA licensed securities firm wholly owned by Deutsche Bank AG, has announced the appointment of…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Traders in Jeddah and Riyadh learn new Investment Strategies

March 23, 2015

ADS Securities, the largest FX, CFD and precious metals brokerage in the GCC was impressed by the enthusiasm and knowledge…

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Islamic Finance

Sharia board to be set up for Islamic finance sector

March 23, 2015

Inconsistency in compliance with Sharia standards poses an existential threat to Islamic finance, Central Bank of Bahrain  Governor Rasheed Al…

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Legal

No where to hide: Israel, UK ally against tax evasion epidemic

March 23, 2015

In Britain, the mix of politics, the upcoming elections, the budget deficit and public pressure has provoked a whirlwind of…

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Awards and Recognition

Oman Arab Bank wins two awards for customer service

March 22, 2015

In its continued quest to improve the quality of banking services provided to customers, Oman Arab Bank recently won two…

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Islamic Finance

Shariah authority on cards

March 22, 2015

The UAE Central Bank is to give a big boost to Islamic finance in the country as a unified board…

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Awards and Recognition

KIB Wins Best Islamic Bank In Kuwait Award

March 22, 2015

Kuwait International Bank has received the ‘2015 Best Islamic Bank- Kuwait’ award for the second consecutive year following a study…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai delegation seeks business opportunities in US

March 22, 2015

A delegation of representatives from key government and government-related entities in Dubai start their tour of four major US cities…

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Financial Results

Bahraini Bank Funds Seek Ch. 15 Relief For Liquidation

March 22, 2015

Seven special-purpose funds owned by defunct Bahraini investment bank Awal Bank BSC sought bankruptcy protection in New York on Thursday…

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Comment & Analysis

Business Interview

March 22, 2015

Founded in 1796, Lombard Odier is the oldest private bank in Geneva and one of the largest in Europe.   …

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

APICORP secures $950 million through Shariah compliant syndicated financing

March 22, 2015

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation, an investment company established in 1975 by the 10 member states of the Organization of…

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