GCC reforms safeguard banking bankers
The Gulf banking sector is resilient and capable to withstand ramifications resulting from bearish oil prices, thanks to the regional…
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Spanish police stage raids targeting Assad family's assets
Police in southern Spain on Tuesday staged raids targeting assets of the family of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, a judicial…
CBB pushes for financial digital transformation in Bahrain
As part of The Central Bank of Bahrain’s initiative to push Financial Technology in the Kingdom, the CBB welcomed a…
Bahrain unveils new law to support growing financial sector
The new move allows investors to establish limited partnerships nationwide, as oppose to only in identified free zones. The law…
Bahrain equals global financial hub
Bahrain’s latest three financial laws will be the focus of an outreach programme introduced by the Economic Development Board in…
UK-UAE tax treaty lets UK pension holders cash out tax-free
Expats and Gulf nationals with UK pensions are now free to access their entire pot tax free under the terms…
ADIB launches second tranche of capital-protected equity investment note
The Shari'ah-compliant note matures in 12 months and provides 100 per cent protection at maturity to minimise investment risk. …
Bahrain to grant GCC residents, investors IDs
All citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council who are residing or investing in Bahrain can apply to obtain a Bahraini…
Bank Nizwa CEO outlines growth potential of Islamic finance in Oman and globally during muscat securuties market meeting
Bank Nizwa, represented by CEO Khalid Al Kayed, participated in an open session at the Muscat Securities Market to discuss…
Central Bank Announces Development Funds to Kick-Start Economy
The Central Bank of Jordan plans to set up a series of multi-million dinar development funds designed to stimulate the…
Deloitte Middle East Point of View: Ethical tax, construction market outlook, ISO 37001 on anti-bribery management, and GCC family businesses
Financial institutions are working together to combat tax evasion, bribery and corruption through ISO certifications and the Common Reporting Standard. …
Emirates NBD Enlists UAE Central Bank in Blockchain Check Trial
One of the Middle East's largest banking groups is partnering with the central bank of the United Arab Emirates on…