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UAE bank fined $600k over money laundering risk

The transactions were made over the counter at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank’s UAE branches

SAMA proposes the Draft Rules governing Bancassurance Activities for Public Consultation

Bancassurance Rules have a substantial role in raising the demand and awareness of saving products by promoting the disruption of insurance products in isolated ar

Emiratisation in the UAE

These initiatives serve to underscore the continued investment placed on Emiratisation in the UAE and ensuring adequate representation of UAE nationals across the public and private spectrum.

$450 Million Superyacht in Divorce Case Freed to Leave Dubai

Dubai Court dismisses attempt to enforce U.K. Akhmedov order

Government initiatives to regulate supply set to support Dubai's real estate market in year of Expo

Residential: Continuous Government support and initiatives to bolster residential market

DIFC Welcomes Maybank

Currently, Maybank Islamic joins more than 2,300 active registered companies that have chosen the DIFC as their preferred location of choice

Egypt- Fawry, Banque Misr launch digital loyalty programme

'Egyptian banks are adopting serious fruitful ongoing steps in the comprehensive transformation of digitisation, 'internet banking', 'electronic payment', 'mobile wallets', and others of tools for the integration of tech

Oman: Measures to encourage foreign investment

The authorities have started evaluating foreign investments for approval in setting up 100% foreign-owned companies in Oman under the new Foreign Capital Investment Law (RD 50/2019).

Tax exemptions granted for UAE sovereign infrastructure investments in India

In the future, other sectors may be identified for tax exemptions by the Indian government.

Shuaa Capital completes sale of its securities and market-making businesses

Deal valued at Dh100m comes as company focuses on selling non-core assets

CBB warns against dealing with unlicensed financial institutions

The CBB also called upon consumers to ensure utmost care and caution

Fintechs receive Saudi banking licenses for the first time

The new licences continue SAMA’s efforts to further its financial sector development programme.

Libya’s banking woes escalate with conflict

The Libyan public debt exceeded 100 billion dinars ($71.4 billion), which is more than annual GDP.

Abu Dhabi in talks with banks for new debt issues – sources

After a reshuffling at its finance department last year, the government has been in talks with banks on several fundraising options, taking a more proactive approach to debt financing, said the sources.

Turkey plans to stiffen penalties for manipulation in banking overhaul

The minimum jail sentence for anyone manipulating the price of financial securities will be raised to three years from two

UAE banks head for Indian courts to recover $7bn loan defaults

The move follows India notifying last month UAE as a reciprocating territory for the purpose of enforcing foreign civil decrees in India

OAB Signs Agreement with Majan Lounge

The agreement will see platinum and Elite customers gain access to the newly launched lounge at the airport, which has been prepared to receive customers from January 2020

United Arab Emirates Courts Convict Fraudsters; Warn Banks and Telecoms Providers

In order to gain access to the accounts of unsuspecting victims, the fraudsters impersonated banks and required customers to confirm personal details over the phone in order for accounts to be left active and open.

Jersey’s Royal Court fines Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank £475,000

It argued that, while there is no allegation that either customer engaged in criminal activity, the transactions presented a clear risk of money laundering or terrorism financing.

Dubai Crown Prince approves decision to waive Dubai government services fees

The waived fees include those for medical training activities, schools awareness campaigns and entry fees to public libraries, among others

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