Top law firm advises HSBC Saudi Arabia on high-profile sukuk
Allen and Overy, through its association with leading local law firm Abdulaziz AlGasim Law Firm, has advised HSBC Saudi Arabia…
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CBFS teams up with BIBF to provide Islamic Banking training
The College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS) has announced a strategic collaboration with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and…
Citigroup looking to enter Turkey’s sukuk market
Citigroup Europe is interested in entering into the sukuk, or Islamic bond, market in Turkey, the group’s Middle East and…
UAE leads Islamic banking world
Mohamed Hamed Rashid is confident on his investment structure. Already, he has thrown over $100,000 into funding a new alternative…
Al Hilal confirms $500m sukuk mandate
Abu Dhabi government-owned Al Hilal Bank has confirmed the appointment of three banks to manage its debut $500 million Islamic…
Deutsche Bank awarded for its Islamic Finance business
Deutsche Bank has won Islamic Finance news “Best Islamic Trustee/Custodian 2011” Award. In addition, Deutsche Bank received the awards for…
Ithmaar Bank focusing on IT to boost growth
Ithmaar Bank is pressing ahead with ambitious expansion plans and focusing on technology to drive its growth forward. The Islamic…
MENA Private Equity Association Launches at DIFC
The MENA Private Equity Association announced its official launch at the Dubai International Finance Centre this week. The Association is…
Qatar Islamic Bank Q4 earnings slip 33 pct, miss views
Qatar Islamic Bank posted a 32.6 percent dip in fourth-quarter net profit on Wednesday, missing analysts' forecasts. QIB made a…
Egypt preparing to issue Islamic bond – source
Egypt, which has been forced to rely on local banks for funds in the wake of last year's popular revolt,…
A.M. Best Releases Updated Criteria Report on Rating Takaful Insurance Companies
A.M. Best Co. has released its criteria report, "Rating Takaful (Shari'a Compliant) Insurance Companies." The report is currently available in…
Kuwait ready to become hub for Islamic finance — economist
There is currently a tremendous opportunity for Kuwait to profile itself as a hub for Islamic finance and Islamic banking,…