UAE: The sky is the limit for gender reform
This year, the United Arab Emirates became the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to introduce…
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
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UAE businesses that must register in anti-money laundering systems
Referred to as designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs), they have been asked to register in the Financial Intelligence Unit…
DIFC records highest number of annual registrations since inception in 2020
Dubai International Financial Centre has reported the best performance in its 16-year history. Delivered under the leadership of His…
Bad loan provisions surged across UAE’s four biggest banks last year: Moody’s
The four biggest UAE banks reported a 43 percent jump in bad loan provisions last year according to a report…
Bank Muscat continues anti-fraud campaign to raise public awareness
In line with its commitment to social responsibility, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate, is continuing…
KPMG strengthens senior leadership team in the region with four new partner appointments
KPMG Lower Gulf has announced four high-profile appointments, strengthening its senior leadership team in the Middle East. Nader Haffar, Chairman…
Secret guilty plea revealed in US Panama Papers criminal probe
A third person has pleaded guilty to financial crimes as part of a probe sparked by the Panama Papers investigation,…
QCB in process of issuing security controls applicable to fintechs
The Qatar Central Bank is in the process of issuing information security controls that will be applicable to all the…
Bahrain bank waives loan fees for customers having had COVID-19 vaccine
A Bahraini bank has waived loan fees for customers vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), part of the country’s bid…
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B S C : Unique Financial Mall Offering 24/7 Services
BBK, Bahrain's pioneer in Retail and Commercial banking, announced the opening of its new concept financial mall located in Tala…
UAE banks expect revival in credit demand from Q1 2021
UAE banks expect to see an increase in credit demand in the first quarter of 2021 according to the fourth…
Saudi central bank extends deferred payment, guaranteed financing programmes
Saudi Arabia’s central bank said on Sunday it had extended a deferred payment programme to support private sector financing for…