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US investigates UniCredit over sanctions ‎

Unicredit has confirmed it is co-operating with a US investigation into a possible breach of sanctions.

Commerzbank admits Iran sanctions investigation

Commerzbank has become the latest bank to admit it faces being fined as part of a US investigation into sanctions busting by international financial institutions.

Iran looks to Armenia to skirt bank sanctions

With international sanctions squeezing Iran, the Islamic Republic is seeking to expand its banking foothold in the Caucasus nation of Armenia to make up for difficulties in countries it used to rely on to do business, according to diplomats and documents

UK's most wanted tax fugitives 'in Dubai'

HM Revenue & Customs published the details of the nineteen men and one woman, all wanted for payments totalling £765m.

Al Mulla calls for overhaul of DFSA, Nasdaq Dubai

In a comment piece in the Financial Times on the decision to split Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) - which governs the financial free zone - into two entities, Dr Habib Al Mulla, said a similar overhaul is needed at Nasdaq Dubai and

ADX achieves 100% in results disclosure compliance in second quarter

Investors can trade securities listed on ADX through any of its registered brokers and ADX has custody agreements with HSBC, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Standard Chartered Bank, Deutsche Bank and Citi.

HSBC dealings in Middle East in spotlight

But the 335-page investigative report into money laundering violations contained a trove of information about HSBC’s dealings in the Middle East, including Iran and Syria.

Basel III Arrives Early For UAE

Central Bank orders regional banks to meet liquidity requirements from January 2013, in preparation for Basel.

DIFC Courts launches an appeal to all lawyers in the UAE

The DIFC Courts, the English language, common law judicial system based in Dubai, has launched an appeal to all lawyers in the UAE to lend their professional knowledge to help support the Courts' Pro Bono Clinic initiative and servethose in need.

Dubai investigates Standard Chartered

The move follows allegations the UK bank concealed as much as US$250 billion (Dh918.26bn) in transactions with Iran that violated US sanctions.

Clifford Chance advises on Saudi Binladin Group short-term sukuk

Clifford Chance LLP and Al-Jadaan & Partners have advised HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited on the issuance by SBG Sukuk Limited of its third short-term sukuk, guaranteed by Saudi Binladin Group Limited.

Fraud inquiry threat to Barclays over Arab bailout

Serious Fraud Office collaborating with City watchdog's investigation into controversial deal

Government watchdog claims some Israeli nonprofits used for money laundering

Claim included in the explanatory notes to a bill that would give the registrar new powers to regulate nonprofits and impose administrative sanctions.

Restoring confidence in investment funds, UAE paper

So, the fund management market needed a proper set of directions.

Standard Chartered rejects Iranian 'scheming' claims: statement in full

Standard Chartered has firmly rejected claims that it “schemed” with Iran to conduct secret transactions worth $250bn (£160bn). Here is its statement in full.

Investment funds need monitoring

Regulations should ensure better management of funds through strict investment protection guidelines

Bank put my debt on Facebook, claims UAE customer

A few days later, his daughter called to tell him something was wrong on his Facebook page.

UAE's new investment fund rules may hit DIFC

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) will apply the new rules to firms based in Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC).

Standard Chartered faces suspension over Iran transactions

It labelled UK-based Standard Chartered a "rogue institution".

Baker & McKenzie advises Bahrain on $1.5 billion bond

The Baker & McKenzie team was jointly led by partners, Ian Siddell, Chris Hogan and Edward Bibko (in relation to US securities law matters) with the assistance of partner Bilal Kahlon and associates Omar Al Ansari and Khalid Zowayed.

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