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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Egypt’s Banque Misr ensures banking business continuity and digital employee engagement

July 1, 2022

Banque Misr has announced a digital transformation partnership with global technology company SAP in support of Egypt Vision 2030, for…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Abu Dhabi to invest $2.7 billion to boost its manufacturing sector

July 1, 2022

Abu Dhabi is investing AED10 billion ($2.7 billion) in its manufacturing sector, as the emirate announces new industrial strategy.  …

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Executive Moves

SABB appoints Yasser Al-Barrak as Chief Corporate and Institutional Banking Officer

July 1, 2022

The Saudi British Bank (SABB) announced the appointment of Yasser Ali Al-Barrak as Chief Executive Officer of Corporate and Institutional…

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Family Office

Citigroup’s $US1b family office clients profit from wild markets

June 30, 2022

Family offices with at least $US1 billion ($1.5 billion) in assets are boosting their investments amid market swings fuelled by…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Banks in emerging G20 markets 'face double-edged sword of inflation and rate increases'

June 30, 2022

Banks in emerging markets in the G20 are facing a double-edged sword as higher interest rates are set to improve…

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Islamic Finance

DIB becomes first Islamic bank to join ‘Buna’

June 30, 2022

Dubai Islamic Bank has reinforced its position as the region’s most progressive Islamic financial institution, by becoming the first Islamic…

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Legal

Dechert Secures Complete Dismissal of Claims Against the Arab Republic of Egypt

June 30, 2022

Dechert LLP has recently secured a complete victory at the pleadings stage for the Arab Republic of Egypt in the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

The Central Bank of Bahrain launches a survey campaign

June 30, 2022

In accordance with the Central Bank of Bahrain’s (CBB) objective to provide an appropriate level of protection to users of…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

National Bank of Egypt opens first branch in South Sudan

June 30, 2022

The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) has inaugurated its first branch in Juba, South Sudan. The bank was launched under…

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FinTech

Blockchain technology finding its way into digital advertising

June 30, 2022

Amid Market Volatility, MEmob+ Embraces Blockchain Technology & Accepts Crypto Payments, Here’s Why!   Of late, there has been a…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Despite SAMA support, Saudi banks need to add deposits to expand lending: S&P

June 30, 2022

Saudi Arabian banks are facing less short-term liquidity pressure thanks to the recent 50 billion riyal ($13.3 billion) liquidity support…

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Uncategorized

National Bank Of Oman Launches Private Banking

June 30, 2022

Opening up new opportunities for high-net-worth customers, National Bank of Oman has launched Private Banking. Catering to the banking and…

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