Fed inspects Turkish Ziraat's New York branch
The United States Federal Reserve (Fed) has reportedly started an inspection of the financial transactions of Turkey's state-run Ziraat Bankası…
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Dispute resolution in the United Arab Emirates: what are the options? Part one
Following the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) Court judgment in Banyan Tree Corporate PTE Ltd v Meydan Group LLC, parties…
BIBF to launch Bahrain's first Certified Fraud Examiner workshop
BIBF, in collaboration with The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), is launching the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) workshop for…
Nabarro adds three lawyers to Dubai office
Nabarro has doubled its Dubai office, adding a Dentons associate, local barrister and counsel in a bid to beef up…
Jailed former Leeds Utd boss “100% confident” PwC report will set him free
David Haigh, the former Leeds United chief executive currently in jail in Dubai, will next week present a report by…
New screening service tackles sukuk compliance hurdles
A new screening method for sukuk (Islamic bonds), developed in cooperation with Saudi Arabian financial institutions, aims to reduce the…
Clifford Chance reviews DIFC Court ruling against Bank Sarasin
In a detailed commentary, law firm Clifford Chance reviews what this ruling means for regulated firms in the DIFC. The…
Investors in Qatar Eye FIFA Investigation Findings
Investors in Qatar are likely to hold their breath, and cash, this month: Well, at least until FIFA reports on…
Basel III deposit challenge looms over Islamic banks
As banks around the world gear up to meet tough Basel III regulatory standards, Islamic lenders face a source of…
Mishcon seeks greater collaboration with law firms in Russia, the US and the Middle East
Mishcon de Reya has appointed commercial partner Adam Rose as head of international development following Rita Jardim’s exit in July…
Central bank asks banks to block cards on suspicion of data theft
The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday asked a few banks operating in the country to block the usage…
Dubai World Said to Agree Debt Deal With Main Creditors
Dubai World, the state-owned company at the center of the emirate’s 2009 financial crisis, reached a deal with its main…