Credit risk management in Oman is better than theWest
Despite the general notion that is prevailing around us about the efficiency of the business practices and banking systems in…
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Islamic trade finance ‘is lost in transaction’
Omar Ibn al-Khattab, ruler of a nascent Islamic empire in the seventh century, once convened a meeting in Madinah to…
Global Asset Management Profit Margins at Risk – Research
Operating margins in the global asset management industry have recovered from their 2009 lows, at a median 32% in…
The Investment Corporation of Dubai signs MoU with Banco Santander
In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of…
Israel’s Bank Chief Fischer Warns of European Collapse and Lehman 2.0
In a bleak overview of the global economy, Stanley Fischer of the Bank of Israel, told his country’s parliament on…
49% increase in Israeli private equity activity in H1/2012
The following are the findings of the IVC-GKH Quarterly Private Equity (PE) Survey conducted by IVC Research Center, which…
Financial brain drain for Bahrain
Bahrain's reputation as a banking hub, built on decades of solid governance, hangs in the balance. The demonstrations last year…
Crisis is over for the UAE, says Sheikh Mohammed
Turmoil is ripping through the euro zone and growth is flagging elsewhere in the world but for the UAE, the…
Wealth Management Outsourcing: A Global Market Perspective
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, wealth management firms are facing a number of challenges, including having to lower…
Insurance key as new investment frontiers open up
Political risk insurance against conflict or breach of contract has become a key factor for investors seeking higher returns in…
Structural risks persist in the UAE banking sector
Banks in the United Arab Emirates are generating decent profits, but there are still significant underlying risks in the…
Islamic Bank of Britain boosts efforts to attract ethical savers
As consumer dissatisfaction with the UK banking sector continues, the Islamic Bank of Britain plc (IBB) has stepped up its…