UAE Central Bank amends anti-money laundering rule
The UAE Central Bank has issued a resolution amending a regulation concerning procedures for anti-money laundering. According to the…
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Three Gulf c.banks hike rates to avert currency pressure after Fed move
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain raised interest rates within minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to do so on…
Double taxation: Ecuador, Italy sign agreement to foster private investements
Ecuador signed an agreement with Italy to define the tax obligations of the citizens of the two countries, in order…
UAE among 30 countries to implement new tax-evasion policy
The United Arab Emirates will implement a new global transparency policy which will bring to an end baking secrecy in…
Bahrain’s Islamic finance sector sets the tone for the rest of the world
With decades of experience and regarded as the benchmark for its regulation, Bahrain stands out as a global leader in…
PTI raises questions about investments in Dubai real estate
In the wake of revelations regarding offshore investments by more than 500 Pakistani nationals in the Panama Papers leaks, the…
Egyptian banking delegation visits Malaysia to learn about its experience in financing SMEs
The small- and medium-sized enterprises unit in the Egyptian Banking Institute has organised a field visit to Malaysia in order…
CBK to warn on delinquent proof-of-purchase for loans
The Central Bank of Kuwait, in the next phase, will send warnings to customers who have not submitted their invoices…
Regional leader backed by 40 years of banking tradition
As the foremost financial services center in the Gulf, Bahrain has proved to be resilient in the face of liquidity…
Double Taxation Agreement Between Switzerland And Oman
The Double Taxation Agreement between Switzerland and Oman aiming to increase economic ties officially came into force last month, according…
Regulatory updates in Dubai's DIFC
The DFSA and DIFC held a joint seminar on 31 October on structuring and the new ‘Intermediate SPV’ regime with…
Russia sells stake in Rosneft to Glencore, Qatari fund for $11bn
Russia has sold 19.5% stake in state-controlled oil giant Rosneft to a consortium of Glencore and Qatar Investment Authority sovereign-wealth…