11/21/2017
Ankara rebuffs claims Halkbank to be replaced
On Nov. 16, new regulations regarding the merger, division, transfer of assets and exchange of bank shares were published in the Official Gazette.
Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance
11/20/2017
CBO To Issue OMR150M In Bonds Next Month
The Global Interest Rate Scenario Is Still Relatively Benign
11/20/2017
Iran Banking Issues With China, UAE Resolved
Political Matters Significantly Affect Banking Relations Between Two Countries
11/20/2017
UAE MoF Organises A Workshop Titled ‘Practical Application For The Avoidance Of Double Taxation Agreements’
UAE Is Considered A Hub For Regional Dialogue
11/19/2017
CBB issues directives for B-REITs
The new directives will encompass retail investors as part of the target investors who are allowed to invest in Bahrain Domiciled REITs.
11/19/2017
German watchdog drops inquiry into HNA, Qatar over Deutsche Bank -source
Qatar's royal family built up its stake first in 2014 during a capital increase
11/19/2017
UAE Banks Federation Reveals New Brand Identity
New logo takes inspiration from the UAE’s rich calligraphic heritage while celebrating the UBF and Member banks concerted efforts to shape the future of the banking sector
11/19/2017
Tackling financial crime with real-time detection
Traditional methods of identifying suspicious activity are no longer adequately protecting financial institutions and their customers.
11/17/2017
Saudi central bank says no big money outflow due to graft crackdown
The bank accounts of as many as 200 individuals had been frozen in the investigation.
11/17/2017
Egypt's central bank holds interest rates as expected
Egyptian inflation dipped for the third month running in October but remained above 30 percent.
11/16/2017
Doha Bank signs agreement for e-Remittance service to Nepal
Citizens Bank will help Nepalese community in Doha to open accounts in Nepal to facilitate banking needs in their home country.
11/16/2017
Uncertainty looms After Saudi crown Prince’s Purge
The Arrest Of Prince Miteb Bin Abdullah, Signals Further Strain On The Enormous Tensions Within The Royal Family
11/16/2017
Kuwait Could Create Financial Stability Committee – IMF
Central Bank Working Hard To Balance The Need To Promote Credit Growth
11/16/2017
Turkish regulator asks Hariri-linked firm’s creditors to not classify debt as non-performing
The BDDK’s request marks an attempt to stem the fall-out from Dubai-based Oger’s Telecom’s widening debt problem.
11/16/2017
Trading accounts frozen in ongoing Saudi round-up
The fishing expedition will be extended to Swiss banks very soon.
11/16/2017
LPC-Gunvor Signs US$1.39BN Loan Refinancing
Gunvor Continues To Receive Considerable Support From Both Its Existing Banking Partners As Well As From New Ones
11/15/2017
Qatar, Ethiopia sign accords to cement bilateral relations
The Defence ministries of Qatar and Ethiopia signed a co-operation agreement.
11/15/2017
Bounced Cheques In UAE: New Rules 'A Progressive Step For The Justice System'
Imposing Fines Rather Than Jail Sentences Will Ease Fears For Those With Heavy Liabilities
11/15/2017
Turning Lebanon into another failed state
Iran’s direct hand in latest crisis pushes country right up to the edge
11/14/2017
Saudi Expat Exodus Continues With More Than 300,000 Leaving The Kingdom
Saudi Reduced Job Opportunities Due To A New Levy On Expatriate Workers