03/20/2013
The focus of the forum is on governance and risk management framework, practices and challenges which the central bankers face and the role of Internal and External Auditors in audit oversight
03/18/2013
Dubai Bank chairman to answer to fraud claims
Dubai Bank chairman Hassan Zubeidi has been granted the chance to answer to allegations of fraud
03/10/2013
The Investment Management teams of Loyens & Loeff in Dubai and Luxembourg advised AMCL on the structuring, drafting and operational setup of the new umbrella fund.
03/08/2013
Al Tamimi & Company Kuwait takes home 3 awards
Largest independent law firm in the Middle East, was recently awarded by the Islamic Finance News, the Islamic finance industry's leading publication, the "Sukuk Deal of the Year 2012" along with the "Kuwait Deal of the Year 2012"
03/06/2013
Like all leading law firms, we are continuously studying the market
03/06/2013
Only those registered with the Saudi authorities are permitted to practise Saudi law.
03/06/2013
I hold a special place in my heart for Kuwait and the people of this wonderful country
03/05/2013
The sovereign wealth fund had sought to rescind the November 2007 investment.
03/05/2013
He started at the firm on Sunday (3 March) in Abu Dhabi in the role of legal adviser in the technology legal department at the ADIA
03/05/2013
There are 405 registered financial institutions in Bahrain and the financial sector contributes 23 percent of Bahrain's GDP compared to 6 percent for the entire GCC.
02/26/2013
"We are exploring all avenues to minimise the impact on our shareholders and will pursue the various options available to the bank."
02/21/2013
the advisory group discussed ideas about regulatory models and the ideal practical framework to attract issuers.
02/21/2013
This new initiative empowers Dubai Chamber, which occupies the Deputy Chair's position at ICC's World Chambers Federation (WCF), to create a Regional Banking Commission while effectively coordinating and communicating with the Banking Commission
02/19/2013
FATCA presents challenges for Lebanon
The United States’ Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act requires foreign banks to disclose the balances
02/17/2013
G20 ‘determined’ to address tax evasion by multinational companies
“We are determined to develop measures to address base erosion and profit shifting.”
02/14/2013
Schuurmann joins Van Campen Liem as a partner and will work alongside Amsterdam partners Marc van Campen and Marcello Distaso
02/10/2013
Arcapita's case is being closely watched in the Gulf, where companies have little recourse to orderly ways of dealing with insolvency.
02/10/2013
The signing took place during a meeting between Mr Ian Johnston, Chief Executive of the DFSA, and Dr Steven Maijoor, Chairman of ESMA. ESMA's Executive Director, Ms Verena Ross, was also present.
02/04/2013
Significantly, the Memorandum creates a potential mechanism for English Commercial Court judgments to be enforceable in onshore Dubai (i.e. outside of the DIFC).
02/03/2013
Swiss tax haven is over
International tax services, apart from the American, will be able to collect data relevant from January 1, 2013.