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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Chimera Capital LLC launches Shariah-compliant exchange traded fund tracking the S&P Saudi Arabia Shariah Index

January 10, 2022

Chimera Capital LLC has announced the launch of its Chimera S&P KSA Shariah Compliant Exchange Traded Fund (Bloomberg: CHSASHIN), a…

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FinTech

Central bank of Bahrain trials JPMorgan blockchain and token

January 10, 2022

Bahrain is the latest nation to explore blockchain technology by American investment bank JPMorgan, with the country’s central bank trialing…

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Executive Moves

Credit Suisse Nabs Barclays Banker for Israel

January 10, 2022

Credit Suisse announces the appointment of Joseph Wolf as CEO of Credit Suisse Financial Services (Israel) Ltd., subject to the…

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FinTech

Qatar expected to witness surge in e-commerce and fintech activities

January 10, 2022

Digital marketing, also called online marketing, is the promotion of brands to connect with potential customers using the Internet and…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Six decrees issued to regulate Dubai Chambers, their Boards of Directors

January 10, 2022

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime…

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Comment & Analysis

Dubai Free Zones Council explores facilitating opening business bank accounts for SMEs

January 10, 2022

The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZ Council) held its 19th meeting, headed by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,…

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Executive Moves

Bahige El-Rayes joins Bain & Company as a partner

January 10, 2022

After spending fourteen years with Kearney, Bahige El-Rayes has joined Bain & Company as a partner in its London office.…

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Executive Moves

KPMG promotes trio to its partnership in the Lower Gulf

January 10, 2022

The Lower Gulf division of KPMG has strengthened its partnership with a trio of new leaders: Abhisek Bhattacharya, Mohamed Aylouche…

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Comment & Analysis

Strategy& reports investigates the rise of the Chief Data Officer

January 10, 2022

While much has been made of the emerging Chief Data Officer role, very little data tracking has been performed on…

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Financial Results

Saudi fintech investment jumps as regulators set 2021 landscape: Year in Review

January 10, 2022

Saudi Arabia saw a significant jump in venture capital investments in the financial technology sector, hitting 16 deals in the…

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Comment & Analysis

Alizz Islamic Bank joins first Waqf Forum

January 9, 2022

Waqf sector is considered one of the main drivers of funds growth in the Sultanate, said Asaad bin Hilal Al-Kharusi,…

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FinTech

Bank Muscat launches ‘Integrated Transaction Banking Platform’

January 9, 2022

In line with its pioneering role in introducing new and innovative digital banking services for the benefit of its customers,…

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