Lebanon suspends banks’ asset freeze
Lebanon’s attorney general has suspended an order freezing the assets of 20 banks and their directors over concerns about its…
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EU sanctions two Turkish executives
Following the framework for restrictive measures in response to Turkeys illegal drilling activities set up in November 2019, the European…
Dubai Financial Services Authority Publishes Innovation Programme Progress Report
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has publishes its Innovation Programme Progress Report. The Report highlights the DFSA’s observations and…
Prosecution closes arguments in case against Pilatus owner Ali Sadr Hasheminejad
The United States Attorney Office is expected to close its arguments in its case against Pilatus Bank owner Ali Sadr…
UAE banks take precautions against coronavirus
A number of banks and financial institutions in the UAE have issued internal memos to their employees regarding precautions to…
National Bank of Bahrain signs a strategic partnership with StartUp Bahrain to empower the startup ecosystem
The National Bank of Bahrain has signed an agreement to become StartUp Bahrain’s newest strategic partner. The National Bank…
Female traders trending upwards in UAE and Mena
Saxo Bank, the leading fintech and regtech specialist focused on multi-asset trading and investment, has released new business data to…
Egypt to Roll Out New Plastic Currency in 2020
Egypt will start rolling out plastic currency this year, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt Gamal Negm announced…
Dubai Islamic Bank shareholders approve Noor Bank acquisition
Dubai Islamic Bank, the United Arab Emirates’ largest sharia-compliant bank, said on Wednesday it had received shareholder approval for the…
Bahrain central bank urges banks to ease debt terms, fees due to coronavirus – circular
Bahrain's central bank on Thursday urged banks and financing companies to consider re-scheduling or granting deferrals on credit installments in…
Central Bank of Kuwait cuts discount rate to 2.5 per cent
The Central Bank of Kuwait’s Board of Directors has reduced the discount rate by 0.25 percentage points from 2.75 per…
DFSA signs MoU with IOMFSA
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. …