Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

FRA approves fintech integration for 8 non-banking financial, brokerage firms

March 19, 2025

The Financial Regulatory Authority’s  fintech committee has approved the integration of financial technology into the operations of three brokerage firms,…

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Legal

Oman’s New Banking Law: Key Regulatory Changes, Compliance Requirements, and Business Impact

March 13, 2025

On January 1, 2025, Oman enacted the New Banking Law (Royal Decree 2 of 2025), replacing the Old Banking Law…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Dubai Chambers Board of Directors discusses strategic direction and future initiatives

March 12, 2025

The Dubai Chambers Board of Directors, chaired by His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, held a brainstorming session yesterday…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Fawry signs partnership with Ottu to expand online payment solutions in Egypt

March 11, 2025

Fawry, Egypt’s leading fintech company, has signed a mutual collaboration agreement with Ottu, a Middle Eastern online payment management system…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Experts laud CBJ monetary management, approach to currency flow regulation

March 11, 2025

Financial experts lauded the Central Bank of Jordan's  "sophisticated" monetary management, crediting its meticulous approach to currency flow regulation, interest…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Estithmar Holding signs MoU with Qatar Primary Materials Company

March 7, 2025

Estithmar Holding, through its subsidiary Elegancia Gabro, signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Primary Materials Company to enhance cooperation…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

QBWA and Deloitte renew partnership agreement to empower women in business

March 6, 2025

The Qatari Businesswomen Association and the leading global professional services firm Deloitte are proud to announce the renewal of their…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

CBB grants license to Mena Industrial Bank

March 4, 2025

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has granted Mena Industrial Bank B.S.C., a Conventional Wholesale Bank license to operate in…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Evolving customer demands driving transformation in UAE banking sector

February 28, 2025

The UAE’s banking sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, balancing its established financial foundations with the demands of an increasingly…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Central Bank of Bahrain receives French Business Delegation

February 28, 2025

The Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”) received a high-level business delegation from France as part of a two-day visit organised…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Policymakers and experts convene at KPMG’s Public Sector Excellence Forum in Riyadh

February 26, 2025

Over 400 public sector officials, policymakers, and industry leaders gathered at the Public Sector Excellence Forum 2025, where host KPMG…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Central Bank of Bahrain grants Financing Company license to L2O B.S.C. (c)

February 26, 2025

The Central Bank of Bahrain has granted “L2O B.S.C. (c)” a Financing Company license to operate in the Kingdom of…

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