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Mergers & Acquisitions

After Merill Lynch merger, Julius Baer grows in Lebanon

September 8, 2014

Long before acquiring Merrill Lynch’s international wealth management business and taking over its operations in Lebanon, Julius Baer, Switzerland’s third-largest…

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Islamic Finance

More non-Islamic government sukuk issuers to hit market

September 7, 2014

As the hard currency denominated sukuk issuance gains momentum, analysts expect more new Islamic and non-Islamic sovereign issuers to enter…

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Investment Banking

Deutsche Bank, Jebel Ali Free Zone sign Memorandum of Understanding

September 7, 2014

Deutsche Bank and Jebel Ali free Zone (Jafza) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support…

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Islamic Finance

Barwa Bank opens new branch at Pearl-Qatar

September 7, 2014

Barwa Bank Qatar's fastest growing Shariah-compliant banking service provider has announced the opening of its new branch at the Pearl-Qatar…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar Chamber, Indian team ink co-operation pact for 'Vibrant Gujarat'

September 7, 2014

The Qatar Chamber and an Indian business delegation promoting 'Vibrant Gujarat' have signed a memorandum of co-operation to further enhance…

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Comment & Analysis

BIBF to launch Bahrain's first Certified Fraud Examiner workshop

September 7, 2014

BIBF, in collaboration with The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), is launching the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) workshop for…

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Islamic Finance

Contribution To The Global Revolution in Islamic Retail Banking

September 7, 2014

“Dubai Islamic Bank Seeks to Secure 40 Percent Stake in Panin’s Shariah Unit”   "Malaysian Islamic banking assets make up…

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Awards and Recognition

KFH tops banks locally, 161st globally

September 7, 2014

Kuwait Finance House has taken the top spot among banks locally and the 161st place globally, among the list issued…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

CII sets up first Middle East office in Bahrain

September 6, 2014

Bahrain is set to host the first office of the Confederation of Indian Industry in the Middle East.    The…

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Investment Banking

Turkish Investment Bank Unlu Advising on Three IPOs

September 5, 2014

  Unlu & Co., the Turkish investment bank partly owned by Standard Bank Group Ltd. (SBK), is advising on at…

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Investment Banking

Kuwait’s KIPCO Says Receives Approval For Stake Increase In Burgan Bank

September 5, 2014

A bourse filing by KIPCO added that its direct and indirect stake in Kuwait's Burgan Bank currently stands at 57.94…

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Executive Moves

Barclays boosts EMEA health-care investment banking team with UBS hire

September 5, 2014

Barclays Plc hired Will Thompson from UBS AG for health-care investment banking in Europe, the Middle East and Africa amid…

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