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Comment & Analysis

Moody's affirms Qatar International Islamic Bank’s ratings Li

May 22, 2014

Moody's affirmation reflects QIIB's strong capitalisation, liquidity and funding profile. These strengths are moderated by high borrower and sector concentrations…

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Financial Results

Islamic finance industry yet to address potential risks

May 22, 2014

ISLAMIC finance weathered the global financial crisis better than conventional banking, but it was not completely immune and has yet…

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Comment & Analysis

Dubai inflation rate at highest in five years and set to rise further

May 22, 2014

Dubai inflation is running at its highest in nearly five years, driven by the soaring price of property.   The…

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Awards and Recognition

NBAD Business Continuity Wins Award

May 22, 2014

The Business Continuity Institute  Middle East Awards named the National Bank of Abu Dhabi as the BCM Team of the…

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Executive Moves

UBS shuffles advisory pack in Europe

May 22, 2014

James Hartop, who last year was given the sole reins of UBS’s coverage and advisory business in Europe, the Middle…

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Comment & Analysis

Israeli hedge funds outperform with significant growth in assets

May 22, 2014

The Israel hedge fund industry has seen a 33 per cent growth in assets in the past two years to…

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Investment Banking

Qatar’s Glencore Kingmaker Breaks Exile in Deutsche Deal

May 22, 2014

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani, who played a key role in Glencore International Plc takeover of Xstrata…

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Islamic Finance

Saudi's Dar Al Arkan raises $400 mln from sukuk issue

May 22, 2014

Saudi Arabia's Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Co raised $400 million through an Islamic bond, the developer said in…

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Comment & Analysis

Islamic finance yet to be fully tested -report

May 22, 2014

Islamic finance weathered the global financial crisis better than conventional banking, but it was not completely immune and has yet…

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Insurance

Moody's launches global Islamic Finance Group

May 22, 2014

Moody's Investors Service has formed a dedicated global Islamic Finance Group (IFG) to meet the growing demand for Islamic finance…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar Purchases Five Intercontinental Hotels

May 22, 2014

Katari Hospitality, part of the Qatar Investment Authority sovereign wealth fund that specialises in domestic and foreign investment, has added…

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Retail Banking

Doha Bank sees enhanced potential in Kuwait; synergies with the bank's global network

May 22, 2014

Doha Bank Group CEO, Dr. R. Seetharaman was speaking at a media briefing to address the Bank's perspective on Kuwait.…

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