Islamic Finance

Awards and Recognition

ADIB named "Best Bank in the UAE" By The Banker Magazine and "Best Islamic Retail Bank Globally" by Global Finance Magazine

December 18, 2014

 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, a top-tier Islamic financial services institution,has been named "Best Bank in the UAE"atThe Banker 2014 awards,…

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Islamic Finance

Islamic banking thriving in Oman

December 18, 2014

Islamic banking in Oman is expected to grow at double-digit rates as sharia-compliant banking products increasingly gain acceptance and the…

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Comment & Analysis

Islamic banking in Oman likely to grow at double-digit rate

December 18, 2014

Muscat - Islamic banking in Oman is expected to grow at double-digit rates as Sharia-compliant banking products increasingly gain acceptance…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Report: Fragmentation Threatens Islamic Banking's Bright Future

December 18, 2014

Innovation Arabia 8   Following calls for a central bank of Islamic banks and more regulation in the Arab world's…

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Investment Banking

IFSB coducts public hearing on exposure drafts

December 17, 2014

The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) yesterday conducted a public hearing on two exposure drafts, related to Islamic banking regulations…

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Awards and Recognition

Dubai Islamic Bank wins two accolades at the Islamic Business & Finance Awards 2014

December 17, 2014

Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest Islamic Bank in the UAE, has been recognised as the “Best Regional Commercial Bank Middle…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Zurich and Citi sign Middle East bancassurance deal

December 17, 2014

Zurich and Citi have signed a 15 year bancassurance agreement to distribute life insurance products to retail clients across the…

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Comment & Analysis

Oman's Islamic Banking Assets Could Reach RO5BN by 2018: Study

December 17, 2014

Islamic banking in Oman is expected to grow at double-digit rates as shariacompliant banking products increasingly gain acceptance and the…

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Comment & Analysis

Issuance of corporate sukuk has gradually emerged in Turkey

December 17, 2014

Turkish Islamic lender Turkiye Finans Katilim Bankasi has applied to issue 143 million lira via sukuk, or Islamic bonds according…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

BNY Mellon Appointed Delegate, Paying Agent For Dubai's DIFC Investments Sukuk

December 16, 2014

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.  an investment management and investment services firm, Monday announced that it has been appointed…

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Awards and Recognition

Barwa Bank take home two awards at the Islamic Business & Finance Awards 2014

December 16, 2014

Barwa Bank, Qatar's fastest growing Shari’ah compliant banking service provider, has been named as “Best Sukuk Arranger” and “Best Corporate…

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Financial Results

Jordan Islamic Bank's ratings affirmed on 'Stable' Outlook

December 16, 2014

Capital Intelligence has affirmed Jordan Islamic Bank's  Long and Short-Term Foreign Currency Ratings at 'BB-' and 'B', respectively. JIB's FCRs…

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