10/16/2015
Compliance risk and third party engagement in the Middle East region
Good compliance both protects and helps business.
Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance
10/13/2015
Insurance Authority to launch new regulations by 2016
New rules for insurance of vehicles to be launched this year
10/12/2015
Most Middle East recruiters expect new jobs in next 6 months
35% of recruiters expect the bulk of hiring to take place in construction sector
10/11/2015
Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker™
Dubai's private sector firms continue to experience robust growth in September, but employment levels increase only marginally
10/07/2015
Iranian prosecutor asks for seizure of tycoon’s wealth in corruption case
The deputy prosecutor said the swift system came to an end after sanctions had been imposed
10/07/2015
Islamic banks in Lebanon need new rules-Al Baraka
Al Baraka Bank Lebanon , a subsidiary of Al Baraka Banking Group, expects its profits to grow by 7-8% this year to nearly USD 1 million, he added.
10/04/2015
Private Wealth Middle East Conference
Group Partner and Head of Fiduciary, Angela Calnan, will be speaking at the Private Client Middle East Conference in Dubai in November.
10/04/2015
National Bank of Kuwait gets c.bank assent for capital-boosting bond
The lender has also received preliminary approval from the stock market regulator, it said in the filing.
10/02/2015
International legal practice names Qatar MD
We owe a huge debt to Susan who has done a magnificent job in building up our office in Qatar from scratch, and to Rob Hager, who took over as office managing partner in 2006 until 2012.
10/02/2015
Channel Islands – wealth management destination of choice for MENA entrepreneurs
An increasing number of Channel Islands businesses are securing CI structuring opportunities from the MENA region.
10/01/2015
Latham & Watkins Advises ADIB on its Successful Rights Issue
The Latham & Watkins team was led by Dubai based corporate partner Nomaan Raja
09/30/2015
Simmons & Simmons hires new Corporate Partner in the Middle East
He has experience in private equity funds, working with investment managers, sovereign wealth funds, corporates, financial institutions and state-owned enterprises.
09/30/2015
Qatar’s D-SIBS banks to maintain more capital
Systemically important’ banks are those banks identified by regulators, whose failure might trigger a credit crisis.
09/30/2015
International law firm expands Dubai office
He adds depth to our existing teams and expands our reach within the Middle East to important markets in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
09/29/2015
DFSA warns of false investment bank named after an individual
Governing body says bank doesn’t exist in DIFC, Dubai or UAE
09/23/2015
Standard Chartered faces new scrutiny over Iran business ties
That investigation identified transactions involving Iran that could make the bank vulnerable again to more regulatory sanctions, severe penalties and even potentially suspension or loss of its crucial dollar clearing license.
09/23/2015
Global law firm hires IDR Partner in Middle East
He has also represented investors and states in investment treaty disputes.
09/22/2015
DIFC welcomes first Filipino bank
The UAE is home to an estimated 700,000 Filipino expatriates and BDO Unibank's objectives include supporting them, while facilitating investments and money flow to the Philippines.
09/22/2015
M/Advocates of Law releases annual HNWIs residency Comparison chart
Features of 23 jurisdictions where successful people may consider relocating for tax purpose.
09/22/2015
International law firm advises on US$100 million issuance by International Finance Corporation
Through its UAE offices, advised the Joint Lead Managers on the Issuance.