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FinTech

Saudi Hollandi Bank implements BWise op risk and compliance platform

September 25, 2012

BWise has announced a successful implementation for Operational Risk Management, Internal Audit and Compliance Management at Saudi Hollandi Bank, one…

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Islamic Finance

Qatar Islamic Bank plans dollar-denominated sukuk

September 25, 2012

Qatar Islamic Bank plans to issue a dollar-denominated sukuk under its recently approved $1.5 billion sukuk issuance programme, lead arrangers…

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Fraud & Ethics

I’ll See You in Court…in Dubai

September 25, 2012

The courts in Dubai’s international financial center could become a lot busier in the years ahead, thanks to a little-noticed…

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Comment & Analysis

Thomson Reuters Launches Innovative Mobile Solution for Investment Bankers

September 25, 2012

Thomson Reuters has announced that it has introduced an innovative mobile solution that transforms the pitch book iteration process into…

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FinTech

EFG Hermes launches first securities brokerage ATMs in Egypt

September 24, 2012

EFG Hermes, the investment bank and largest broker in the Arab world launches its brokerage ATMs today across its branches…

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Executive Moves

Latham and Watkins partner named to prestigious board position at World Bank

September 24, 2012

Latham & Watkins has announced that Mohammed Al-Sheikh has been elected to the position of Executive Director, member of the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Societe Generale Securities Services mandated by BankMuscat Asset Management

September 24, 2012

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has been mandated by BankMuscat (SAOG), the flagship financial services provider in Oman, to provide…

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Islamic Finance

Barwa Bank chosen co-manager of $1.5bn debut Turkey sukuk

September 24, 2012

Qatar’s Barwa Bank has been chosen as a co-manager for Turkey’s first sukuk transaction worth $1.5bn. Moreover, the Shariah-compliant financial…

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Uncategorized

Credit Suisse trims Dubai investment banking,ships jobs to Qatar

September 23, 2012

  Credit Suisse is trimming its investment banking team in Dubai and relocating some jobs to neighbouring Qatar, three sources…

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Market Forecasts

Insights From The GCC’s Top Private Bankers

September 23, 2012

  The Middle East contains an estimated $4.5 trillion of private wealth, according to the Boston Consulting Group. In recent…

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Dr. Fakhro Meets with Officials of Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited

September 23, 2012

Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakhro met here today with the Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited’s Resident Middle…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Gulf takeover of Leeds Utd 'progressing slowly'

September 23, 2012

Negotiations are ongoing with a Middle East-based consortium to buy English football club Leeds United with an outcome likely in…

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