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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Fund for Development celebrates 50 years of global impact with over $20bln in development contributions

September 3, 2024

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) celebrated its 50th anniversary in Riyadh today, under the theme "50 Years of Global…

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Executive Moves

Nutanix appoints Chris De Vere as EMEA MSP leader

September 3, 2024

Nutanix  has announced that Chris De Vere has been appointed as its new EMEA Managed Service Provider (MSP) Leader. As…

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Executive Moves

Saleh Almuqbil joins Saudi team of Argon & Co

September 3, 2024

Global operations and supply chain consultancy Argon & Co has strengthened its team in the Middle East with Saleh Almuqbil.…

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Comment & Analysis

Algeria joins BRICS New Development Bank

September 3, 2024

Algeria announced its official entry into the New Development Bank  of the BRICS, an association, group and political and economic…

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Awards and Recognition

GBST wins Best EMEA Wealth Platform Technology Provider for Composer at International FinTech Awards for the second year running

September 3, 2024

GBST has been named Best EMEA Wealth Management Administration Platform 2024 in the Wealth & Finance International FinTech Awards. The…

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Investment Banking

EFG Hermes introduces streamlined custody arrangement and asset servicing arrangement services across 40 markets

September 2, 2024

EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company, and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region,…

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Uncategorized

Nomura Unveils Hiring Plans for Wealth Management

September 2, 2024

Japan’s Nomura unveiled plans to hire private bankers in Asia and the Middle East.   Nomura will add 30 to…

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Legal

Former executive sues SHUAA Capital for $6mln in ‘unpaid labour dues’

September 2, 2024

A former executive of SHUAA Capital is suing the entity for labour dues of AED 22 million ($6 million).  …

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Retail Banking

Bank Nizwa’s Business Account unlocks business potential & drives growth

September 2, 2024

Solidifying its position as the most-trusted banking partner to the SME sector, Bank Nizwa, the Sultanate of Oman’s leading Islamic…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Bank AlJazira and Cultural Development Fund sign landmark agreement

September 2, 2024

Bank AlJazira has established a strategic partnership with the Cultural Development Fund, to support the growth and sustainability of cultural…

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FinTech

Newgen launches trade finance platform in the Middle East

September 2, 2024

Newgen Software Technologies Ltd. has launched its trade finance platform in the Middle East.   Banks and financial companies from…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE Federal Tax Authority issues Tax Guide for Investment Funds and Investment Managers

September 2, 2024

Introduction In May 2024, the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued an Investment Funds and Investment Managers Guide (IFIM Guide)…

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