Saudi Arabia ups US Treasury holdings, remains Middle East’s largest
Saudi Arabia slightly increased its holdings of US Treasury securities to $140.3 billion at the end of May, compared with…
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CBJ cybersecurity platform gains global acclaim
The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) achieved a major global cybersecurity milestone after its innovative regional cyber-threat intelligence sharing platform…
SAMA approves Credit Line as Saudi finance companies reach 77
The Saudi Central Bank has given permission for Credit Line to conduct micro consumer finance activities, bringing the total number…
EBRD and Central Bank of Jordan strengthen compliance and financial crime risk management
EBRD and Central Bank of Jordan support financial institutions in addressing emerging compliance and financial crime risks Workshop equips participants…
Türkiye's de-dollarization advances as lira deposits hit 11-year high
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said Thursday that Türkiye's de-dollarization drive had made significant progress, with Turkish lira deposits…
Qatar Central Bank Governor Meets with Co-CEO of KKR & Co.
HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met…
FRA grants 10 new licences across non-banking financial sectors
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has approved 10 new licences covering a range of non-banking financial…
SAMA licenses Daftar Technologies for BNPL, raising finance firms to 76
Saudi Arabia’s banking regulator has licensed Daftar Technologies to provide buy now, pay later services, bringing the total number of…
CBE mandates banks to implement Environmental, Social Risk Management System by January 2028
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed banks operating in the domestic market to implement an Environmental and Social…
Dubai Financial Audit Authority joins the elite group of NASBA-accredited continuing professional education providers
The Dubai Financial Audit Authority (FAA) announced that its Academy has been accredited by the National Association of State Boards…
African banks in hot pursuit of Kenya’s profits face tough local rivals
African banks including Egypt’s Commercial International Bank (CIB), Nigeria’s Access Bank and South Africa’s Nedbank are seeking to expand in…
CBE defines responsibilities of banks’ anti-fraud departments
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued new guidance clarifying the responsibilities of banks’ anti-fraud departments, supplementing the instructions…