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Hapoalim in talks to buy Discount Bank New York

Bank Hapoalim has received a preliminary permit from the US Supervision Authority for State Banks to acquire Discount Bank of New York.

BBK launches Al Wajaha banking service

Al Wajaha customers will have access to dedicated relationship managers and the luxurious Majlis Al Wajaha, a comfortable and private in-branch service area exclusively dedicated to them.

HSBC Bank Oman seeking buyers for five OIB branches

The decision to sell the five branches pre-dated HSBC's recent merger with OIB

Middle Eastern banks make formal offer for Fimbank

Fimbank first announced it had been given a presentation by Burgan Bank of its plans in March

Growth prospects fuel Gulf banks' capital-raising push

The contrast means the Gulf banks are likely to be able to raise money cheaply and relatively easily, helping them compete as they move into markets overseas and challenge some of the big international institutions.

Burgan Bank wins “Best Bank in Kuwait” award

The award reflects the bank’s performance and financial delivery in 2012.

Higher provisions, costs pare profit of GCC banks

“We expect UAE banks’ provisioning for bad loans to hold ground in 2013, which, in turn, is likely to keep pressure on their profitability.

Is Bank's Net Profit More Than Doubles

Turkey's Is Bank's third-quarter net profit more than doubled

HSBC receives Central Bank approval for onshore assets of Lloyds TSB Middle East acquisition

HSBC opened the doors of its new Jumeirah branch on Al Wasl Road to Lloyds and HSBC customers this week

Global economy prompts repayment fears for MENA traders - HSBC

However, trade in the region is continuing to grow; 94 percent of Saudi firms expect their trade volumes to expand or stay steady in the next six months.

ABC Q3 profit up 29pc

“The results demonstrate the group’s ability to deliver sustainable core earnings through its diversified product offerings across our geographies in spite of a continuing fragile economic climate in certain of our markets."

Italy’s biggest retail bank in talks to set up in Qatar

The Gulf Co-operation Council states, which have accumulated huge surpluses over the past decades due to high energy prices, have been attracting the world’s largest lenders, promising hefty returns to make up for mounting losses at home.

HSBC joins debt settlement fund for UAE nationals

HSBC will this month become the second international bank after Standard Chartered Bank

Bahrain's largest lender posts 11% Q3 profit rise

Ahli United Bank, Bahrain's largest lender by market value

ADCB signs MOU with Banco Santander

The MOU aims to provide integrated comprehensive financing solutions

DIB reports net profit for the first 9 months

For the third quarter of 2012, the bank reported a net profit of Dh298.5 million, maintaining its profitability over the same period last year.

Burgan Bank reports nine months' profit

“Despite the sluggish economy, our business model has proven resilient. We are growing market share in our core markets without altering our risk guidelines and pricing."

NBAD wins Fixed Income Fund Manager award

"The National Bank of Abu Dhabi's fixed income business may be young at just two years old but it has certainly risen to the challenge by winning this year's Fixed Income Manager of the Year Award."

Doha Bank eyes London share sale to boost capital-sources

The lender, part-owned by the Gulf state's sovereign wealth fund

IMF urges GCC states to rein in spending

Most Arab oil exporting countries in the Gulf should plan to reduce growth in government spending to make their budgets more sustainable, as their combined surplus could turn into a deficit around 2017, the International Monetary Fund said Monday.

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