CBK to implement Sharia governance by year's end
The Central Bank of Kuwait on Sunday said that it was determined to develop the financial sector's workforce and that…
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Financial sector, diversification to drive GCC growth
The International Monetary Fund has forecast the return of GCC countries to faster economic growth starting next year. Supported…
Qatar National Bank plans to apply for Saudi investment banking licence
Qatar National Bank, the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa, plans to apply for a licence from Saudi…
Globaleye hires compliance officer as UAE rules tighten
Dubai-headquartered IFA firm Globaleye has hired a regulatory compliance expert to ensure the company meets the rapidly growing demands of…
Turkey Plans to Let Banks Securitize Loans to Spur Growth
Turkey is working on legislation to allow commercial lenders to securitize and sell all of their $515 billion of outstanding…
Meethaq signs Imprints CSR agreements on energy conservation, financial literacy
Meethaq, the pioneer of Islamic banking in Oman from Bank Muscat, as part of its commitment to social responsibility and…
GCC desire for innovation together with robust financial regulation on the agenda for Jersey Finance event
GCC investors are increasingly looking at more sophisticated and diversified investments, leaving Jersey ideally placed as a jurisdiction of choice…
Kuwait central bank opposes tax on expat remittance
Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Governor Dr Mohammad Al- Hashel said imposing taxes or fees on expatriates’ remittances is not…
Qatar plans new public private partnership law this year, private sector set to gain
Qatar is giving final touches to the new public private partnership (PPP) law, which will provide a sound legal framework…
Saudi Arabia bans financial services to North Korea
The Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority has prohibited commercial banks, foreign exchange offices, finance companies and financing intermediaries in the Kingdom…
First Abu Dhabi Bank Mulls Expanding to Saudi, CEO Tells Khaleej
First Abu Dhabi Bank is "seriously studying" expanding into Saudi Arabia, either through acquisitions or a new license, its chief…
Standard Chartered Bank partners with Transguard for smart cash transaction
Standard Chartered Bank has signed a partnership agreement with leading UAE-based business support provider Transguard Group, which will enable the…