Gulf banks go overseas to satisfy new funding rules
Gulf banks are poised to raise billions of dirhams of fresh funds in an effort to comply with impending funding…
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Money market curbs to challenge Islamic banks in Oman
As Oman prepares to introduce Islamic finance, a restriction on the money market instruments which banks can use may curb…
Israeli banks demanding to see U.S. citizens' tax returns
In a move that some tax lawyers are calling a blatant violation of customer privacy, two Israeli banks are requiring…
Barclays faces further regulatory scrutiny as it braces for US fine
Barclays has revealed that an investigation into the way it had raised cash from Middle Eastern investors during the…
Coutts dropped Gulf clients after UK pressure
Coutts, the private banking arm of UK government-backed Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), dropped Gulf customers this year…
State prosecutor indicts former Hapoalim chairman
The State Prosecutor today filed an indictment with the Tel Aviv District Court against Dan Dankner for crimes allegedly committed…
A&O and Bakers steer $1bn Turkish bond issue following Istanbul launches
Allen & Overy (A&O) and Baker & McKenzie have won roles advising on a major bond issue as Turkey’s biggest…
Turkish gold trade booms to Iran, via Dubai
To see one of Iran's financial lifelines at work, pay a visit to Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport and find a…
Mashreq’s Al Ghurair Fears U.A.E. Banks Becoming Over-Regulated
Banks in the United Arab Emirates risk becoming over-regulated amid tightening central bank rules that may hurt economic growth,…
GFH faces scrutiny over Shari’ah compliance of Leeds United bid
GFH is facing criticism from the Islamic finance community over its proposed takeover of Leeds United Football Club, because the…
Qatar sovereign fund poaches from White & Case
Tom LaMacchia left his role as a partner at US law firm White & Case in Japan earlier this…
Dubai World Tribunal gets new judge
The Chairman of the Special Tribunal Related to Dubai World, Sir Anthony Evans, announced on Monday the appointment of Sir…