CBB warns consumers against dealing with unlicensed institution
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) would like to warn consumers against dealing with unlicensed entities that market investments in…
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KFH 2019 net profit up 10.4pc to $824m
Kuwait Finance House (KFH), a leading financial institution in the region, has recorded a net profit of KD251 million ($824…
Standard Chartered strengthens UAE footprint with new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market
Standard Chartered has announced the opening of its newest representative office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at the Abu…
Banque de Caire IPO, United Bank to help Egyptian bank re-rating
Egyptian banks look set to rebound from their low valuations in 2020, with interest rates and corporate actions likely to…
Watershed moment: As renewables rise, world must brace for era of disruption
A new world is emerging from the global shift to renewables, and it is poised to upend societies and economies…
Turkey's Islamic banking assets to ‘double’ in decade
Turkey’s Islamic banking assets are set to double within a decade as government initiatives drive growth in the sector, credit…
Boubyan Bank announces a successful offer for BLME Holdings plc
The offer will remain open for further acceptances until 1.00 p.m. (London time) on 19 February 2020 Boubyan Bank…
NBK "First Bank locally, in Kuwait launches Fitbit Pay"
National Bank of Kuwait has announced that Fitbit Pay is now available to its customers, which will enable them to…
Turkish Islamic banking set for fast growth after slow start
Turkey's Islamic banking assets are set to double within 10 years from a low level as government initiatives drive growth…
AI technology to dominate Saudi Arabia’s jobs, says futurist
Artificial intelligence technology will take over most blue- and white-collar jobs in Saudi Arabia’s offices, factories and even hospitals, a…
Largest French business team visits Saudi Arabia
The largest French business delegation to tour a country is visiting Riyadh in a two-day trip to meet Saudi ministers.…
Deutsche Bank doubles down on shadow lender Altico's debt
Deutsche Bank AG and a Singapore-based hedge fund bought more debt of an embattled Indian shadow lender, highlighting the growing…