U.S. watchdog may fine Habib Bank, Pakistan's biggest lender, up to $630 million
The New York State Department of Financial Services said it is seeking to fine Habib Bank Ltd, Pakistan’s biggest lender,…
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Bahrain’s fintech sandbox fires up with dynamic duo
Anything UAE can do, we can do better. No you can’t, yes we can. The UAE has got some…
Central Bank of Iran Assigns Sukuk Trading to Capital Market
The Central Bank of Iran has finally stepped in and put a stop to the trading of the so-called Sakhab…
DFSA and Hong Kong’s SFC sign FinTech Cooperation Agreement
The Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong today entered into an agreement to…
Qatar banks capable to face any siege impact
Qatar Central Bank Governor H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Saoud Al Thani, has stated that the local banks are capable…
Middle East fintech sector begins to stir
"Fintech" has been in the news a lot in recent weeks in the UAE and the wider Middle East region.…
Shuaa Capital Re-Launches its Brokerage Operations in Egypt
UAE-based investment bank Shuaa Capital plans to re-launch its brokerage services in Egypt as the company aims to deliver cross-border…
Turks living in Germany transfer over $954M to families in Turkey
Turkish people living in Germany have transferred over 800 million euros ($954,549,909 US) to their families living in Turkey in…
Diezani, seven ex-governors, others to lose Dubai assets
With the signing of a pact by the Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates yesterday, the coast is clear…
Qatar Banks Seek Asian, European Funding as Diplomatic Crisis Bites
Qatari banks are turning to Asia and Europe for funding after clients from other Arab states pulled billions of dollars…
New LIA chief wants UN to introduce “smart sanctions”
The Libyan Investment Authority says it is being crippled by the UN freeze on its once $69 billion of international…
Qatar bankers ask who their friends are in Gulf scrap
It’s good to know who your friends are when times are tough. Qatar’s banks are keeping track of which foreign…