UAE central bank sets up 'whistleblowing' portal for misconduct, unethical practices
The UAE Central Bank has set up a special platform for whistleblowers to anonymously report misconduct and other wrongdoings that…
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Turkey to have considerable position in conventional, Islamic finance
He further declared that Islamic finance should not be treated as Islamic banking and the financial sector should also cover…
Central banks integrate ESG into mainstream activities
ESG considerations being incorporated among traditional reserve management constraints Sustainable bond market poses challenges and opportunities for central banks Central…
Banking on continued change in the UAE's financial services sector
When it’s put to Rasha Badawi whether she considers herself to be a role model for women, she laughs, somewhat…
Saudi Arabia aims to raise $55bln from a privatization plan
Saudi Arabia is seeking to raise $55 billion from a privatization plan, the Kingdom’s finance minister said on Thursday. …
QNB, VTB Capital in deal to launch Qatar, Russia funds to attract foreign capital
QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, and Moscow-based VTB Capital Investments, will launch a…
Lebanon Reverses Bank Decision That Caused Depositors Panic
After public outrage and protests, Lebanon’s Central Bank governor said Thursday that depositors can go back to withdrawing money from…
Emirates Development Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai sign MoU on credit guarantee, co-lending program
The Emirates Development Bank has signed a Memoradum of Understanding [MoU] with Commercial Bank of Dubai [CBD] to offer Credit…
A&M Taxand 2021 Global Guide to M&A Tax
If one word could be used to describe 2020, it would be “resilience.” During the course of last year, the…
Protiviti deepens risk & compliance offering with Sword GRC alliance
Protiviti has beefed up its governance risk & compliance offerings in the Middle East through a partnership with Sword GRC. …
UAE firms must disclose ultimate owners by next month in anti-money laundering crackdown
UAE companies must disclose the identity of their real owners by next month amid an anti-money laundering crackdown. The…
DFSA sounds alarm on cryptocurrency fraud as UAE regulators consult on technology guidelines
The Dubai Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s managing director urged investors to be wary of cryptocurrency fraud as the UAE’s main…