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TransferWise is expanding in the Middle East with a new Abu Dhabi license

October 22, 2019

TransferWise, the $3.5 billion financial technology start-up backed by investors including Peter Thiel and Richard Branson, is expanding its money…

FinTech

London-based $3.5bln TransferWise CEO optimistic on new UAE presence

October 22, 2019

Global cross-border payments company TransferWise has obtained a license from the regulatory authority of Abu Dhabi to launch its low-cost…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Lebanon to tax banks in bid to end unrest

October 22, 2019

Lebanese officials promised to tax banks and slash the salaries of ministers by 50% as part of an unprecedented package…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

US a strategic partner of Qatar: QCB Governor

October 21, 2019

While reviewing the latest developments in the country’s financial sector, during a special dinner hosted by the Qatar-US Business Council…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Freezing government fees did not have ‘significant financial impact’ on Dubai – official

October 21, 2019

Dubai has “no intention” to increase government fees since a decision to freeze the fees was issued in March 2018,…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Prime Central London Snapshot 2019

October 21, 2019

According to CORE’S latest Prime Central London Snapshot 2019 “London’s long-term position as a global property investment destination remains unchallenged…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

YGroup teams up with Vecta Strategy to launch in Middle East

October 21, 2019

European-origin consulting firm YGroup has launched in the Middle East following the joining of forces with Vecta Strategy, a UAE-…

Comment & Analysis

Egypt to press ahead with sale of stakes in state companies — govt adviser

October 18, 2019

Egypt is fully committed to its program to sell minority stakes in state companies and is tackling a number of…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Stifel Forms Strategic Partnership With Israel’s Ourcrowd

October 17, 2019

Stifel has announced a strategic partnership with OurCrowd, an Israel-based global venture capital and crowdfunding platform connecting investors with early-stage,…

Islamic Finance

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre explores prospects of collaboration in Southeast Asia

October 17, 2019

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre concluded a series of roundtables in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand in collaboration with prominent entities…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Egypt to cut trading fees on EGX to attract more investments

October 17, 2019

Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority approved the reduction of trading fees on the country’s stock market. Fees to be cut include…

Comment & Analysis

ME banks must comply with AML/CFT legislation, says Doha Bank CEO

October 17, 2019

Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering/Combating Financing of Terrorism legislation is a priority for banks, payment service providers, and other Non-financial Institutions …

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