ISDA and IIFM publish Islamic Cross Currency Swap Standard
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) and the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) have announced publication of a…
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Dubai hedge fund 'to close' amid suspicions of Danish tax fraud
Dubai-based private investment house Solo Capital Partners is being wound up amid reports the company is one of several being…
Arab Monetary Fund and Bank for International Settlements Organize an International Meeting on Monetary Policy in the Arab Region
The Arab Monetary Fund, and the Bank for International Settlements organize jointly a meeting on Monetary Policy in the Arab…
Turkey: Mostly Used Islamic Finance Instrument: Murabaha
The term "Islamic finance" refers to the financing system that follows Shariah. Compliance with Shariah is different from the traditional…
Accused Mastermind of J.P. Morgan Hack a Product of Israel’s Internet Underbelly
To many in Tel Aviv’s thriving tech community, Gery Shalon appeared to be one of its most prosperous entrepreneurs. …
Dentons advises National Bank of Oman on its issuance of US$300 million Perpetual Tier 1 Capital Securities
Dentons has advised National Bank of Oman (NBO) on its issuance of US$300 million Perpetual Tier 1 Capital Securities, which…
Dentons appoints new Corporate partner in Muscat
Nick Simpson has joined Dentons as a partner in its Corporate and Commercial team in Muscat. Previously a partner…
Dentons welcomes new Of Counsel and associate in Azerbaijan
Dentons has announced that Farhad Hajizade has joined as Of Counsel in its Baku office, where he will support the…
Continued awards recognition for Allen & Overy in the Middle East
Allen & Overy have announced that the firm advised on six award-winning deals that were recognised at the inaugural Bonds,…
Sharia finance in need of innovation and better product diversity to service fast-growing youth demographic
Despite its relative infancy, the Islamic economy has already proven its ability to serve as a resilient financial and investment…
Dubai International Arbitration Centre Launches First-of-its-Kind Arbitration Awards in the Middle East
Dubai International Arbitration Centre, the largest arbitration centre in the Middle East, has launched a first-of-its-kind award programme that will…
Shariyah Review Bureau to supervise CBI's Islamic banking window
The Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB), an independent Sharia audit entity, has announced that it will supervise the board functions and…