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Kuwait retains its sixth-place ranking as one of the world's best tax environments

November 21, 2016

As its domestic and international businesses await major regulatory change with the introduction of VAT from January 2018, Kuwait has…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

HSBC Subsidiary to Sell Lebanon Business Arm to Blom Bank

November 21, 2016

HSBC Holdings plc HSBC announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, has agreed to sell…

Executive Moves

ADCorp appoints Talal Al Zain as the Chief Executive Officer

November 21, 2016

Abu Dhabi Financial Group and GFH Financial Group today announced the appointment of Mr. Talal Al Zain as the Chief…

Islamic Finance

Governance structures of Islamic finance needs fine tuning

November 21, 2016

Islamic financial institutions’ business activities must comply with Islamic law (Sharia). Rating agency Standard & Poor’s believe that in…

Comment & Analysis

Central Bank of Bahrain could issue ban on additional fees for credit card owners

November 21, 2016

The Central Bank of Bahrain could be allowed to ban the charging of additional fees on the transactions of credit…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Takaud partnership expands Kuwait’s Ahli Capital client offerings

November 21, 2016

TAKAUD, the specialist provider of savings, investment, and pension solutions for the MENA region, and Ahli Capital Investment Company K.S.C.C.,…

Comment & Analysis

Golden strategy for 2017: buy on the dips

November 21, 2016

For investors who have bought gold, don’t get scared by the $60 an ounce drop in prices just after the…

Financial Results

Qatar to hike interest rates next year in line with US Fed – report

November 21, 2016

Qatar could see an increase in interest rates next year as the central bank follows the US in its “gradual…

FinTech

Cyber protection focus of Qatar Central Bank governor's speech

November 21, 2016

The cyber security of Qatar’s financial sector is the focus of the governor of Qatar Central Bank, Sheikh Abdulla Al-Thani. …

FinTech

Oman launches debit card e-payment gateway project

November 21, 2016

Oman’s apex bank Central Bank of Oman has launched a national debit card payment gateway infrastructure for e-commerce transactions, which…

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Chinese banks active in UAE to spur regional growth

November 21, 2016

China's biggest banks have recently made a spate of significant financial moves in the United Arab Emirates, in a sign…

Comment & Analysis

Chinese banks active in UAE to spur regional growth

November 21, 2016

China's biggest banks have recently made a spate of significant financial moves in the United Arab Emirates, in a sign…

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