Regulation, Risk & Compliance

FinTech

Matrix launches first Abu Dhabi-regulated virtual assets trading platform

August 27, 2021

Matrix, a virtual assets trading platform serving investors around the world, launches as the first regulated virtual asset Multilateral Trading…

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Financial Results

Bank Alfalah posted market leading growth in deposits and consumer lending – profit up by 24%

August 26, 2021

The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited in its meeting held on August 25, 2021, approved the Bank’s unaudited…

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Comment & Analysis

As Artificial Intelligence becomes more mainstream, ESG considerations are a key part of ensuring responsible adoption

August 26, 2021

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand have revealed in a new report…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Jordan gov’t acquaints banking sector with economic recovery priorities

August 26, 2021

The government on Wednesday presented its priorities for economic recovery between 2021 and 2023 to members of the banking sector…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

LE 2.7M stolen from clients of Banque Misr

August 26, 2021

Clients of Banque Misr were subjected to 13 incidents of theft by unknown persons, with a total value of LE…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Emirates NBD collaborates with DMCC to boost Dubai diamond industry finance

August 25, 2021

Emirates NBD has announced plans to increase financing available to the Dubai diamond industry and double its diamond financing book…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Net-zero emissions and financial industry dilemmas

August 25, 2021

With the clamor for a net-zero global emission to be implemented quickly, pity the financial sector players who find themselves…

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Executive Moves

EBRD appoints new Head of Lebanon

August 25, 2021

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Khalil Dinguizli as the new head of the Bank’s operations…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

World Government Summit and Strategy& launch Urban Resilience Tool

August 24, 2021

The World Government Summit (WGS) has teamed up with Strategy& in the Middle East to develop the ‘Urban Resilience Tool’,…

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Islamic Finance

Introspect Capital appoints Shariyah Review Bureau

August 24, 2021

DIFC (Dubai) based Introspect Capital has received approval from the DFSA to conduct Financial Services through an Islamic Window.  Introspect…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Mubasher Capital targets EGX listing within 3 years: Vice Chairperson

August 24, 2021

Ehab Rashad, Vice Chairperson of Mubasher Capital, told Daily News Egypt that the company planned to debut on the Egyptian…

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Executive Moves

South Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia brace for economic strategy shake-up

August 24, 2021

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Enoch Godongwana, the ruling party’s head of economic policy as finance minister, in August,…

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