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Legal

Azerbaijan withdraws both valid licenses for securities management at request of their holders

November 21, 2012

The State Committee for Securities of Azerbaijan has no claims to the holders of the securities management licenses revoked from…

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Trading, Broking & Stock Exchanges

DIFC boss calls for single GCC equity platform, why not the UAE first?

November 21, 2012

CEO of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority Jeff Singer today called for the establishment of a single platform for…

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Uncategorized

Luxury event in Abu Dhabi open only to the super-rich

November 21, 2012

Have you ever dreamed of meeting the designers behind luxury brands and seeing a collection of the world's most expensive…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Falcon Private Bank takes stake in Austrian Signa Prime

November 21, 2012

Zurich-based Falcon Private Bank, controlled by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADIA, has taken a stake in high-street retail investor…

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Legal

UAE signs agreement with to avoid double taxation on income

November 21, 2012

The United Arab Emirates, represented by Ministry of Finance, signed yesterday an agreement with Mexico to avoid double taxation on…

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Legal

Show me the money: Regulators looking for the Gulf's private money

November 21, 2012

Shadow banking is a catch-all term for an industry that encompasses hedge funds, private equity firms and structured investment vehicles,…

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Investment Banking

Dubai Group, Banks Said Close to $6 Billion Debt Agreement

November 21, 2012

Emirates NBD PJSC (EMIRATES) and Noor Islamic Bank are among creditors close to an agreement with Dubai Group LLC on…

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Executive Moves

Dubai ruler trims investment firm board

November 21, 2012

Dubai's ruler has trimmed the board of Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the emirate's investment arm, cutting it down to…

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Fraud & Ethics

Bahrain bank Alkhair wins key ruling

November 20, 2012

 The Bahrain Chamber of Dispute Resolution (BCDR) has issued a verdict in favour of Bank Alkhair against Falah Nasser Hamad…

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New Investment Products & Services

Queen Elizabeth's bank sets up home in DIFC

November 20, 2012

Coutts, the international private banking and wealth management firm headquartered in London, held the official opening of its new premises…

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Executive Moves

ADCB hires Standard Life chairman

November 20, 2012

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has announced that it has appointed Gerry Grimstone as adviser to its Board of Directors. Mr.…

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Awards and Recognition

Shuaa recognized by EMEA Finance

November 20, 2012

For the third consecutive year, Shuaa Capital has been chosen as the Best Asset Manager in the United Arab Emirates…

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