Fintech in payments: Changing perspective
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Dubai Financial Market resumes uptrend
Driven by gains held by the banking and investment sectors as well as some property companies, the Dubai Financial Market…
UAE Central Bank posts sharp rise in foreign currency supply
The UAE Central Bank on Sunday said its total assets have increased by 10.8 per cent to Dh391.96 billion in…
New taxes could reduce Lebanese banks’ profitability
The newly endorsed taxes will probably affect Lebanese banks’ consolidated profits in the coming years but will not dissuade lenders…
Abu Dhabi’s Qannas Investments to buy back $8m worth of shares
Qannas Investments, the Abu Dhabi-owned investment company whose shares are listed on the London stock exchange, has said that it…
Qatar is facing a $300 billion conundrum
When is $300 billion not enough? That question is key to Qatar's future as some bankers and hedge funds speculate…
Shuaa Capital finalises deal to buy two financial outfits
Shuaa Capital, the UAE integrated financial services firm, on Thursday said it had entered into an agreement with Integrated Financial…
Assets of 13 listed UAE banks surge to $383billion in H1 2017
The assets of 13 UAE banks have surged to AED1.41 trillion by the end of the H1 2017, a growth…
Supreme Court registrar received letters from Qatari prince, BVI after JIT dissolved
The Supreme Court Registrar has received letters from Qatari Prince Hammad bin Jasim and British Virgin Island sent to the…
Addressing money laundering and terrorist financing risks
Many countries, including Jordan, have taken holistic measures to address money laundering and terrorist financing risks. Besides a multitude…
DFSA Fines and Bans former Senior Executive Officer
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has fined Mr Andrew Grimes, a former Senior Executive Officer (SEO) of a DFSA…
World Bank ready to assist Iraq's rebuilding efforts
The World Bank said on Wednesday it would shore up support for the long-term reconstruction of areas in Iraq liberated…