Oman says banks should be extra vigilant on property, personal loans
A senior central banker in Oman has called on the country’s banks to be extra-vigilant about their exposure to sensitive…
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QIA sells stake in Santander Brasil worth $737m
Qatar Investment Authority sold about 2.5 per cent of Banco Santander Brasil SA for 2.3 billion reais $737 million in…
DFSA Signs International Agreement on Audit Oversight
The Dubai Financial Services Authority today joined 21 of the world’s leading regulators of auditors in an agreement to increase…
Turkish regulator gives new permits for PASHA Yatirim Bankasi
Turkey’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency has given permits for PASHA Yatirim Bankasi A.S., said a message posted on the…
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…
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…