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CBE mandates banks to implement Environmental, Social Risk Management System by January 2028

July 6, 2026

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed banks operating in the domestic market to implement an Environmental and Social…

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Dubai Financial Audit Authority joins the elite group of NASBA-accredited continuing professional education providers

June 30, 2026

The Dubai Financial Audit Authority (FAA) announced that its Academy has been accredited by the National Association of State Boards…

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African banks in hot pursuit of Kenya’s profits face tough local rivals

June 30, 2026

African banks including Egypt’s Commercial International Bank (CIB), Nigeria’s Access Bank and South Africa’s Nedbank are seeking to expand in…

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CBE defines responsibilities of banks’ anti-fraud departments

June 29, 2026

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued new guidance clarifying the responsibilities of banks’ anti-fraud departments, supplementing the instructions…

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UAE Central Bank develops new framework for dormant accounts and unclaimed funds

June 29, 2026

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has announced the development and expansion of a system regulating dormant accounts…

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The DFSA records third consecutive year of double-digit registration growth

June 25, 2026

DFSA Annual Report 2025 182 new firms licenced and registered in DIFC in 2025, a 16% increase on 2024 –…

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UAE Central Bank imposes Dh20 million fine on branch of foreign bank

June 25, 2026

The Central Bank of the UAE imposed a financial penalty of Dh20,000,000 on a branch of a foreign bank, pursuant…

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Egypt: FRA grants new approvals to 13 companies in non-banking financial activities

June 24, 2026

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved 13 companies to undertake a range of non-banking financial activities as part of…

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Qatar Development Bank Participates in VivaTech 2026

June 24, 2026

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) participated in VivaTech 2026, Europe's largest startup and technology event, which recently concluded in Paris, France.…