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Investment Banking

Forget investment banking, the real money to be made in the Middle East is in decidedly more mundane finance jobs

January 6, 2014

Five years ago, investment banks were shipping their top talent out to the Middle East under the misguided assumption that…

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Investment Banking

Expats’ stay in KSA might be restricted

January 6, 2014

The Labor Ministry is studying new proposals to expand the Nitaqat system in its bid to reduce the number of…

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Uncategorized

Abu Dhabi private bank sells Hong Kong business

January 6, 2014

EFG International has reached an agreement with Falcon Private Bank regarding the latter's business in Hong Kong. EFG International and…

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New Investment Products & Services

Emaar set to launch sales at new Dubai development

January 6, 2014

Emaar Properties on Monday launched the newest addition to its Arabian Ranches extension in Dubai.   Lila will feature 219…

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Executive Moves

Clifford Chance launches mixed Saudi Arabia partnership

January 6, 2014

Clifford Chance has established a partnership in Saudi Arabia by transferring longstanding co-operation firm Al-Jadaan’s two partner transactional practice into…

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New Investment Products & Services

HSBC Bank Oman launches 2014 Mandoos savings scheme

January 6, 2014

HSBC Bank Oman S.A.O.G. announced the launch of its new 2014 Mandoos Savings Scheme reward structure to offer customers enhanced…

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Islamic Finance

Islamic banks struggle for foothold in Lebanon

January 6, 2014

Eight years after the introduction of Islamic banks to Lebanon, and despite efforts by the Central Bank to regulate the…

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Islamic Finance

BLME sees Gulf sukuk issuance picking up

January 5, 2014

BANK OF London and The Middle East, Europe's largest standalone Islamic bank, expects sukuk issuance to pick up in the…

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Awards and Recognition

Saudi Fransi Capital Wins "Best Wealth Manager" by CPI Financial

January 5, 2014

Saudi Fransi Capital continued its achievements by winning the coveted "Best Wealth Manager" award at the 2013 Islamic Business &…

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Executive Moves

Accenture Announces Key Leadership Appointments

January 4, 2014

Accenture has made key appointments to its global leadership team, creating new roles in strategic areas of its business.  …

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar Holding acquires stake in Vente-Privée

January 3, 2014

Qatar Holding, the global investment fund controlled by Qatar Investment Authority, has acquired a minority stake in the French e-commerce…

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Executive Moves

Speranza takes UBS FIG helm after Ellison leaves

January 3, 2014

Roberto Speranza has become UBS's sole head of EMEA financial institutions debt capital markets business after co-head Robert Ellison left…

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