Singapore fintech start-ups to gain access to Middle East
Singapore and Abu Dhabi have signed an agreement to foster closer cooperation on developments and initiatives to nurture fintech entrepreneurship…
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UAE’s banks need to focus on getting the balance right: KPMG
The UAE banking sector is facing challenging market conditions in terms of shrinking margins, rising costs, capital adequacy and liquidity…
UAE's Emirates NBD aligns 2017 CSR objectives with Year of Giving themes
UAE-based banking group, Emirates NBD, has aligned its 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility objectives with the three main themes of the…
As Dubai prepares to change tax laws, Indians scramble to hide undeclared wealth
Many Indians are making a last-ditch attempt to hide their undeclared wealth stashed abroad, with Dubai — often the last…
Shuaa Capital to Acquire Two Financial Firms
Shuaa Capital, headquartered in UAE, is to acquire two financial firms: Integrated Capital and Integrated Securities. The acquisition still…
Iran, Oman sign banking cooperation MoU
Governors of Central Bank of Iran Valiollah Seif and his Omani counterpart Hamood Sangour al-Zadjali signed a memorandum of understanding…
Private Jet Charter signs an agreement with The Capital Club
Private Jet Charter through their recently launched Private Charter Club has signed a new agreement with The Capital Club, …
Hiding wealth in Dubai is going to get tough with stricter rules
If you are looking to make a last-ditch attempt to hide your illegal wealth in Dubai, think again because UAE…
Al Salam Bank inks exclusive deal with Gulf Air
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, a pioneering Shari’a-compliant bank in the Kingdom, said it has signed an agreement with national carrier Gulf…
MetLife partners with LIMRA for globally recognised certification
Together with LIMRA, MetLife will offer highly accredited training and certification to its bancassurance partners’ financial advisers. The prestigious…
Rise of the robot: how smart assistants will help with reforms
The next couple of years will see the introduction of key financial reforms: the adoption of international financial reporting standards…
Basel III, higher local capital requirements to increase banks’costs
The recent central bank decision to increase local capital requirements of UAE banks related to the Basel III regulations are…