CBE defines responsibilities of banks’ anti-fraud departments
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued new guidance clarifying the responsibilities of banks’ anti-fraud departments, supplementing the instructions…
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UAE Central Bank develops new framework for dormant accounts and unclaimed funds
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has announced the development and expansion of a system regulating dormant accounts…
The DFSA records third consecutive year of double-digit registration growth
DFSA Annual Report 2025 182 new firms licenced and registered in DIFC in 2025, a 16% increase on 2024 –…
UAE Central Bank imposes Dh20 million fine on branch of foreign bank
The Central Bank of the UAE imposed a financial penalty of Dh20,000,000 on a branch of a foreign bank, pursuant…
Egypt: FRA grants new approvals to 13 companies in non-banking financial activities
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved 13 companies to undertake a range of non-banking financial activities as part of…
Qatar Development Bank Participates in VivaTech 2026
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) participated in VivaTech 2026, Europe's largest startup and technology event, which recently concluded in Paris, France.…
FRA approves 13 companies to undertake non-bank financial activities
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved 13 companies to undertake a range of non-bank financial activities, as part of…
Egyptian Countryside Development, Banque Misr sign agreements to support agricultural investment
The Egyptian Countryside Development Company and Banque Misr signed two cooperation protocols to support investments by Egyptians abroad under the…
CBE prohibits financing for company formation, capital increases, and dividend distributions
The Central Bank of Egypt has issued a directive requiring banks not to grant credit facilities to customers for the…
CBB holds second Board meeting for 2026
The Central Bank of Bahrain’s (CBB) Board of Directors held its second meeting for the year 2026, chaired by Mr.…
Jordan set to receive $188m IMF financing amid regional turmoil
Jordan is set to receive $188 million in fresh International Monetary Fund financing to support economic reforms and stability amid…
Revolut gets UAE Central Bank licences ahead of full launch
Revolut has received Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services licences from the Central Bank of the UAE, clearing a…