Cryptocurrency laws and regulations in UAE
The terms “Blockchain” or “Bitcoin” were alien to the general public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when Satoshi Nakamoto…
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Bankruptcy reforms ‘will spur Saudi Arabian investment’
Saudi Arabia will introduce its first comprehensive bankruptcy law on Aug. 18 in a move designed to encourage foreign and…
Changes to the taxation of UK property for Middle Eastern investors
The UK Government on 6 July published its draft Finance Bill provisions confirming that a significant change to the property…
Erdogan Expands Clout Over Central Bank, as He Promised
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan moved to cement his control over the economy, claiming the exclusive power to appoint central…
Suspension lifted at Holborn Assets
Holborn Assets had its insurance intermediary licence suspended on 18 June after having violated rules introduced in 2013 concerning the…
Fighting financial crime is costly but worth every penny
Fighting financial crimes is emerging as a huge concern for financial institutions and businesses as large numbers of business entities…
GFH to pursue David Haigh's Dubai and London assets in damages enforcement
GFH, the Dubai-listed parent of investment banking company GFH Capital, will start enforcement proceedings in Dubai and London for an…
UBF to develop banking experts' profession
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has continued its collaboration with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Central Bank of…
EU lawmakers back plan for European Investment Bank work in Iran
EU lawmakers gave approval on Wednesday for the European Investment Bank (EIB) to do business in Iran, overcoming a blocking…
Four Big Banking Issues Affecting UAE Company Formation
Opening a corporate bank account can be stressful. New and tough international regulations and expectations on banks over the last…
UAE launches unified portal for business licensing
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has today launched a new portal that will enable one-stop online business registration across the…
KPMG was a key witness as investment firm Abraaj unraveled
The unraveling of Abraaj Group, a once-high flying champion of emerging markets investing, is drawing attention to the role played…