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Investment Banking

International law firm advises National Bank of Kuwait on US$700 million Additional Tier 1 bond issuance

April 13, 2015

Dentons advised the Joint Lead Managers on National Bank of Kuwait's issuance of US$700 million Perpetual Tier 1 Capital Securities,…

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Legal

Pension, longer visa for Dubai expats proposed

April 13, 2015

Economy and finance experts in Dubai are backing the proposal to implement new policies including the introduction of a pension…

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Legal

MoF and UAQ FTZ sign MoU on international OECD tax regulations

April 13, 2015

The Ministry of Finance recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Authority.    This…

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Legal

Former Bank Hapoalim chairman released from prison after 8 months behind bars

April 8, 2015

Former Bank Hapoalim head Dankner released from prison   • By BEN HARTMAN and YONAH JEREMY BOB Former Bank Hapoalim…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Investment law for 100% foreign ownership in final phase

April 8, 2015

Juma Al Kait, assistant undersecretary for foreign trade affairs, ministry of economy said the new law will help the country…

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Islamic Finance

Legal Dispute comes to London Trial

April 6, 2015

Email Hacking, corruption, conspiracy, whistle blowing websites are words not often associated with Islamic finance, but a case being heard…

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Fraud & Ethics

Nine Saudi expats held in $20m money laundering scam

April 6, 2015

Nine Asian expats have been arrested in Saudi Arabia for transferring SR77m ($20.5m) to foreign bank accounts in what is…

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Legal

BAB urged to play bigger role

April 6, 2015

Bankers have urged the Bahrain Association of Banks to play a greater role in negotiating with the authorities in order…

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Legal

Al Tamimi & Company opens its second Saudi office in Jeddah

April 6, 2015

A l Tamimi & Company has announced an expansion of its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening an office in…

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Islamic Finance

IMF: Islamic finances grow in volume and importance

April 6, 2015

 Investments made according to the Islamic tradition are growing in volume and becoming more important in Arab and Muslim countries.…

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Executive Moves

International offshore law firm boosts Dubai Office

April 1, 2015

Conyers Dill & Pearman has annouced the appointment of Oliver J. Simpson to the Dubai office on 15 April 2015.…

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Islamic Finance

Kuwait stays among the leading Islamic finance pack

April 1, 2015

Despite its small size, Kuwait has long been a key player within the global Islamic finance industry, and with its…

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