Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Environment and Sustainable Investments

Doha Bank to host virtual client conference on Qatar’s economic development and opportunities

June 10, 2021

In the light of dynamic market conditions amidst COVID-19 recovery, Doha Bank will host an interactive virtual client conference titled…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE central bank unveils whistleblowing portal

June 10, 2021

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has introduced a whistleblowing portal to allow internal and external stakeholders to anonymously…

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Comment & Analysis

The rise of using cryptocurrency in business

June 10, 2021

An increasing number of companies worldwide are using bitcoin and other digital assets for a host of investment, operational, and…

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Islamic Finance

CBUAE Governor chairs Islamic Finance Services Board Council

June 10, 2021

His Excellency Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE, today chaired the 38th Islamic Finance Services…

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FinTech

Microsoft and PwC global digital alliance lands in Qatar

June 9, 2021

PwC and Microsoft have brought their global partnership to Qatar – aiming to support the country’s digital transformation efforts across…

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FinTech

How the ISO 9001 quality standard has evolved over time

June 9, 2021

Since its establishment in the 1940’s, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has grown into the world’s leading international body…

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Islamic Finance

40 regulatory and supervisory institutions attend AAOIFI regulators roundtable

June 9, 2021

Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions has successfully organized the inaugural regulators roundtable on 7 June 2021, virtually. …

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FinTech

KFH activates guide feature on Its Instagram account

June 9, 2021

Kuwait: keeping up with the latest updates by digital platforms and through adopting digitization, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has become the…

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FinTech

Emirati-founded tech start-up Boksha raises $1mln seed fund

June 8, 2021

Boksha, an Emirati-founded tech start-up, has secured $1 million from a group of investors, which includes Sandooq Al Watan and…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Egypt nears issuing sukuk bonds as bill moves through parliament

June 8, 2021

Egypt will start issuing sukuk, or sharia-compliant Islamic bonds, as soon as a law making its way through the country's…

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ESG

McKinsey's Clara Cuvelier named a Future Energy Leader

June 8, 2021

Clara Cuvelier, a Middle East-based Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, has been named a ‘Future Energy Leader’ for 2021,…

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Awards and Recognition

Greenstone wins award for 'Best Risk & Compliance Implementation' at MEA Finance Awards 2021

June 8, 2021

Greenstone Equity Partners has won the award for "Best Risk & Compliance Implementation" at the 2nd annual MEA Finance Banking…

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