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Qatar expected to retire debt using accumulated contingency reserve funds, says Moody’s

October 1, 2020

Qatar is expected to retire debt using accumulated contingency reserve funds, global rating agency Moody’s said and noted it understands…

Comment & Analysis

Deep Dive: Why The Pandemic Is Pushing MENA Regulators To Upgrade Open Banking, Privacy Laws

October 1, 2020

Consumers and businesses have been moving online in recent years, and regulators from the European Union to the Middle East…

Islamic Finance

Bird & Bird advises on issuance of US$500m Sukuk for Emirates Islamic Bank

October 1, 2020

International law firm Bird & Bird has advised on the issuance of US$500,000,000 1.827 per cent. trust certificates due 2025…

Comment & Analysis

DeVere reports surge in demand for money apps amid environmental and Brexit fears

October 1, 2020

Growing demand for green, paperless banking and fears over post-Brexit rule changes have triggered a "monumental surge" in enquiries for…

New Investment Products & Services

First Abu Dhabi Bank and Egypt Post launch services drive

September 30, 2020

First Abu Dhabi Bank in Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egypt Post to boost financial inclusion in…

FinTech

Bahrain’s Central Bank authorizes U.K’s Fasset to test blockchain-based solutions

September 30, 2020

The Central Bank of Bahrain has authorized U.K-based Fintech firm, Fasset, to begin testing the tokenization of hard assets in…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE Central Bank: 6 to 12 months time deposits attract 22.8…

September 30, 2020

The demand for 6 to 12 months time deposits in the UAE grew by 13 percent, with an increase of…

Comment & Analysis

Managing the evolving compliance landscape facing multinationals

September 29, 2020

Find out how global and local trends in rules, regulations and penalties affect your business We take a closer…

Comment & Analysis

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to exit operations in China

September 29, 2020

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank will exit its operations in China, as the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission has approved…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Emerging signs of economic diversification bode well for GCC economies

September 29, 2020

Emerging signs of economic diversification into future-proof sectors bode well for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies and the Middle East…

FinTech

Abu Dhabi Global Market proposes electronic transactions regulations

September 28, 2020

The Abu Dhabi Global Market has proposed introducing regulations for electronic signatures, records and contracts. The proposed legislation (9…

Comment & Analysis

DIFC FinTech Hive rolls out AccelerateHer programme to back women in finance sector

September 28, 2020

Dubai International Financial Centre’s FinTech Hive, the region's first and largest financial technology accelerator, has begun the second edition of…

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