Arab World Slow To Embrace Crypto, But Steadily Picking Up
The cryptocurrency industry has suffered a bit of a lackluster reception in the Middle East since the start, with mass…
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Innovation in treasury management
IBS Intelligence held its second FinTech Roundtable at the CedarIBSI FinTech Lab in Dubai Media City on 28 November 2019.…
Bankers Prefer CBI Fix Banking Reforms
Bankers prefer the Central Bank of Iran take charge of a long-awaited plan for reforming the outdated banking sector. The…
Machhapuchchhre Bank signs loan agreement Mashreq Bank, Dubai
Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited has signed an agreement worth USD 10 Million with Mashreq Bank, Dubai. The Nepal Rastra Bank…
Turkey tweaks rules for banks in bid to boost official reserves
The Turkish central bank raised reserve requirement ratios for foreign currency deposits and participation funds by 200 basis points in…
DFSA to launch Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform
The Dubai Financial Services Authority is launching a Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform to help firms in the Dubai International Financial…
Ministry of Finance to launch e-stamp service
Ministry of Finance, with the cooperation of Shared Electronic Banking Company, launched the service of direct purchase and issuance of…
UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority warns public of a computer virus spreading fraudulent links
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has warned the public against a worldwide virus outbreak that goes by the name of ‘Emotet’.…
Awqaf announces achievements of endowment banks
The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs yesterday announced the achievements of endowment banks…
CoinMENA appoints SRB for Islamic opportunities in digital assets
CoinMENA, the company based in Bahrain has announced its collaboration with the Shariyah Review Bureau for its digital asset platform.…
UAE Banks Federation outlines 2020 priorities
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) recently held meetings outlining its priorities for 2020 which included its aim to support the…
Cash-strapped Lebanon to probe ‘suspicious’ capital flight
A probe has started into the billions of dollars sent overseas from Lebanon amid a political crisis that has gripped…