Influx of Chinese banks good for Gulf region: Dubai-based bankers
The growing number of Chinese banks operating in the Gulf countries has helped spur investments and boost local financial market…
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Bahrain to benefit from GCC inclusion in JP Morgan index
GCC’s inclusion in JP Morgan EMBI Index is expected to bring in $30-60 billion in inflows to the GCC sovereign…
Middle East's First Central Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange to Launch in 2019
Two blockchain veterans are gearing up to launch what could be the first cryptocurrency exchange in the Persian Gulf to…
Dubai Land Department signs MOU with Knight Frank Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with…
Dubai to launch blockchain payments. Central Bank Digital Currency?
Soon Dubai citizens and residents will be able to make digital currency payments for school fees, utility bills and retail…
Standard Chartered said to prepare for $1.5bn fine over Iran
Standard Chartered is bracing for a potential penalty of around $1.5 billion from US authorities for allowing customers to violate…
Fintech, a global boost for Islamic Finance?
Fintech can enable Islamic finance to attract more customers, increase efficiency, reduce costs and offer a wider range of products,…
Saudi Arabia to invest $45bn more in SoftBank funds
The Saudi Arabian government is prepared to pour an additional $45 billion into funds operated by Japan's Masayoshi Son, who…
Bahrain central bank nods to GFH property portfolio sale
GFH Group on Sunday announced receiving “conditional approval” from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) regarding the offer received in…
Omani banks ink agreement for planned merger talks
Oman Arab Bank (OAB) inked a memorandum of understanding with Alizz Islamic Bank on the resumption of talks regarding a…
First firm to soon graduate from Kingdom’s regulatory sandbox
Bahrain’s regulatory sandbox will very soon see its first graduate, according to head of the Central Bank of Bahrain. The…
Bond Bear Market by Gary Dugan and Bill O’Neill
US government bonds face further losses and higher yields With Fed policy only at neutral, equities can make further progress…