Government to Force Israel's Banks to Sell Credit Card Businesses
An Israeli government committee unveiled plans on Monday to force the country's two largest banks to sell their credit card…
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UAE Central Bank to start Basel III implementation process
The UAE Central Bank is to start engaging with banks in the country for full compliance with the Basel III…
Regulation hits UAE banks' dealings with US banks
The United Arab Emirates wants authorities in the United States to clarify regulations for U.S. banks doing business with UAE…
Financial position of banks' look sound: Central Bank of Oman chief
All banking institutions in the Sultanate are in sound financial positions in line with international standards, said Hamood bin Sangour…
The IFSB admits six organisations into its membership
The Council of the Islamic Financial Services Board has resolved to approve the admission of six organisations into the IFSB…
Turkish bank operations in Russia to be excluded from Moscow sanctions
Turkish banks will be excluded from Russian sanctions, industry sources told Reuters on Monday, escaping a crackdown by Moscow that…
Arab Bank plc Financial Strength Rating affirmed by Capital Intelligence
Capital Intelligence (CI) has affirmed Arab Bank plc’s (AB) Financial Strength Rating (FSR) at ‘BBB+’. The FSR continues to be…
Expats told to close bank accounts before exit
The Interior Ministry has warned citizens and residents to be careful with their bank accounts by not allowing anyone to…
AAOIFI appoints members of its new technical boards after extensive selection process, from amongst 180 nominations from 37 countries
Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) has announced formation of its new technical boards and the names…
Immediate Islamic financing gap for SMEs up to $13bn in Mena
The Istanbul-based World Bank Global Islamic Finance Development Center together with the Islamic Development Bank is stepping up its initiatives…
CBB go-ahead for Bank of Khartoum
Bank of Khartoum has got a licence to open a branch in Bahrain. A statement by the Central Bank…
World Islamic Banking Conference gathers global Islamic financial ecosystem in Bahrain
His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister has deputized H.E Rasheed Al Maraj, the Governor…