Adgm and UAE central bank in partnership against money laundering and terrorism financing
Abu Dhabi Global Market has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE’s Central Bank intended to boost cooperation on…
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Saudi bourse says to have T+2 settlement early 2017
The Capital Market Authority has approved the switch to T+2 settlement "during the first half of 2017", the exchange said…
Saudis Ease Stock-Investing Rules in New Foreign Enticement
Saudi Arabia took further steps to open up its stock market to foreigners in a move that may help it…
Turkey central bank promotes head of markets to deputy governor -sources
Turkey's central bank will promote the head of its markets division to the position of deputy governor, officials told Reuters…
Know your LLCs from your SPVs in the GCC
“We’re looking to raise $1 million at a valuation of $5 million.” This is a common line on which entrepreneurs…
Saudi central bank net foreign assets fall $6bn in March
Saudi Arabia's central bank, which serves as the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, reported a fall of $6bn in net foreign…
Can Abu Dhabi's new financial free zone compete?
Abu Dhabi’s new financial centre has been up and running for six months and the immaculate corridors of its headquarters…
Abu Dhabi State Fund Mubadala Planning Bond Issue Soon, Picks Banks
Abu Dhabi state-owned investment fund Mubadala has chosen banks to arrange a dollar-denominated bond issue, two sources said on Wednesday. …
Bahrain’s economy to slow further in 2016-17, IMF says
Bahrain’s economy is expected to slow further in 2016 and 2017, weighed down by weak investor sentiment and fiscal adjustments,…
Gcc banks remain resilient, long-term outlook still positive
Gcc regional banking sector has entered a new paradigm where we see margin compression, tightening liquidity, moderate asset and profit…
Saudi Arabia to overhaul floundering financial district, economic cities
Saudi Arabia is revising plans for a glitzy financial district in Riyadh and the creation of six industrial cities, after…
UAE regulator SCA extends scope to cover financial planning
The Securities and Commodities Authority in the UAE has amended its regulations to enable licenced advisers to offer clients a…