More funds flow toward corporate assets in GCC
Strong corporate returns are driving the flow of year-on-year capital within family offices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from…
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Dubai Islamic Bank successfully returns to the International Capital Markets
Dubai Islamic Bank priced on Tuesday 22 May a highly successful US$ 500 million 5 year Sukuk due May…
Effective control of Basel III rules urged
"The Basel III rules are almost rendered meaningless without effective supervision. They should be implemented in full on a timely…
Banking tightens UAE-India ties
For JR Gangaramani and many other wealthy Indians, the UAE is an extended suburb of Mumbai. Mr Gangaramani first arrived…
Awash International Bank, Ethiopia Upgrade CORE Banking System
Awash International Bank, Ethiopia has signed a 3.5 million US dollar agreement with British Misys International Banking Systems to…
Another Top-Level Appointment At Coutts
Coutts has announced the appointment of Ali Hammad as Co-Head of the Middle East Region. Ali joins Coutts in July…
Gulf family offices shifting capital to family businesses
Ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries reckon investing more in their family business…
Standard Chartered taps new exec for Mena and Pakistan region
Standard Chartered announced the appointment of Morad Mahlouji as Regional Head of Origination and Client Coverage (OCC) for the Middle…
Will Islamic finance dispute panels really work?
Despite the idea of platforms to resolve Islamic finance disputes gaining popularity, introducing the schemes could involve hidden risks that…
Turkey seeks market capitalism alternatives
If you have any doubt that Islamic finance is creeping into the mainstream global financial system where it matters, albeit…
DIFC investments $1 billion loan near; to help Sukuk REFI
DIFC Investments, the investment arm of the company running Dubai’s financial free zone, is close to securing a $1 billion…
Central Bank holds meeting with bank CEOs
As part of the quarterly consultative meetings between the Central Bank and banks operating in the UAE, the second quarterly…