Countering financial crimes remains a top priority of UAE market regulators
The capital markets regulator said on Sunday that countering financial crimes remains a top priority of regulators, at the same…
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Easing liquidity conditions to reduce funding costs of Saudi banks
The consistent decline in Saudi Interbank offered rate is expected to bring down the overall funding costs of Saudi banks…
QNB planning to open branches in Saudi and India in overseas push
Qatar’s largest public sector bank, is planning to open branches in Saudi Arabia and India this year as part of…
Israeli leader vows new settlement as West Bank outpost is dismantled
Israel's prime minister on Thursday vowed to establish a new West Bank settlement "as soon as possible," promising to make…
Central Bank releases broad regulation aimed at data privacy
The UAE’s Central Bank released a long-awaited regulatory framework for virtual currencies and electronic payment systems, aimed at digital payment…
Islamic banking to start in Gujarat: What is it all about?
India will soon have Islamic Banking facilities and operations would start from Gujarat. The Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Development Bank…
Net closes on Barclays chiefs over £7bn deal involving glamorous financier Amanda Staveley
Former Barclays bosses have been hauled in again for interviews as investigators weigh up charges over an alleged £2.3billion fraud,…
DFSA to co-host the 11th Annual MENA Regulatory Summit
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) will be delighted to co-host the 11th Annual MENA Regulatory Summit with Thomson Reuters…
Egyptian banks attract $9bn investments
Egypt’s central bank says commercial lenders attracted $9 billion in inflows since the pound was floated three months ago. …
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies are Exempt from UAE’s Virtual Currencies Ban
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has clarified its policy regarding the use of bitcoin and all other…
Turkey's Aktif Bank gets nod to raise $120 mln via sukuk
Aktif Bank, Turkey's largest privately-owned investment bank, has received regulatory approval to sell up to $120 million via Islamic bonds,…
Gulf markets fall as US travel ban hits global sentiment
Stock markets in the Middle East fell yesterday as the travel curbs ordered by US President Donald Trump hit sentiment…