Lebanese banks under more pressure after landmark UK ruling
An English High Court has ruled that Lebanese citizens living in the EU do not have to be in Lebanon…
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The Storm before the Calm or the Calm before the Storm?
• Brexit negotiations take a turn for the worse – sterling still at near term risk • UK and EU…
Virtual Assets Red Flag Indicators of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
Virtual assets use innovative technology to swiftly transfer value around the world and have many potential benefits, including making payments…
Saudi Arabia tightens anti-money laundering curbs
Saudi authorities have approved a set of new rules for the operation of foreign exchange offices in the kingdom as…
Crealogix and IBM collaborate to help banks accelerate digital transformation
More than ever, digital services often stand centre-stage when customers interact with their bank. As a result, both front and…
UAE central bank urges post-crisis caution to avoid credit supply squeeze
Central banks need to act in "a careful and phased manner" to avoid a sharp deterioration of credit supply when…
Construction in GCC reeling from Covid-19 economic impact
In the GCC region, a construction sector already grappling with low margins, delays and contract awards has been dealt a…
Boursa Kuwait Organizes Virtual Corporate Day in Collaboration With HSBC
Boursa Kuwait organized its first Virtual Corporate Day in collaboration with HSBC, one of the largest banking and financial services…
UAE and international companies apply for digital banking licences with ADGM
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has received interest from several firms in the UAE, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific to…
Arab Monetary Fund extends $41 million financing to Jordan
Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) extended a new automatic loan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with an amount of Arab…
Central banks need to co-ordinate tapering off relief measures for COVID-19, says UAE regulator
Central banks in emerging markets need to think strategically about the adequacy of their power to address crises such as…
Bahrain to Introduce Regulations for E-Commerce Businesses which Support Nation’s Digital Transformation Strategy
The Middle Eastern country of Bahrain has identified key focus areas to further develop its economy. The nation’s government has…