Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Islamic Finance

AAOIFI appoints members of its new technical boards after extensive selection process, from amongst 180 nominations from 37 countries

December 7, 2015

Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) has announced formation of its new technical boards and the names…

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Comment & Analysis

Immediate Islamic financing gap for SMEs up to $13bn in Mena

December 2, 2015

The Istanbul-based World Bank Global Islamic Finance Development Center together with the Islamic Development Bank is stepping up its initiatives…

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Investment Banking

CBB go-ahead for Bank of Khartoum

December 2, 2015

Bank of Khartoum has got a licence to open a branch in Bahrain.   A statement by the Central Bank…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

World Islamic Banking Conference gathers global Islamic financial ecosystem in Bahrain

December 2, 2015

His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister has deputized H.E Rasheed Al Maraj, the Governor…

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Comment & Analysis

Foreign direct investment becomes a priority for the UAE

December 1, 2015

In spite of the region’s attractive markets, foreign investment in the UAE has been slowed by certain local regulations.   …

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Qatar c.bank sells fewer T-bills than planned, yield rises

December 1, 2015

The Qatari central bank again sold fewer Treasury bills than planned at its monthly auction on Tuesday in what bankers…

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Islamic Finance

Bank of Khartoum wins nod for Bahrain branch

December 1, 2015

The Central Bank of Bahrain has granted a license to Sudan's Bank of Khartoum, to open a branch in Bahrain.…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

SICO announces changes to its regional fund portfolio

December 1, 2015

Securities & Investment Company (SICO), licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as a conventional wholesale bank, announced today the…

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Comment & Analysis

Premier: Bahrain regional hub for Islamic banking

December 1, 2015

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa stressed Bahrain's success in turning into a financial and…

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Legal

Dubai International Financial Centre Launches Fully-Integrated Client Portal in Line with Dubai's 'Smart City' Initiative

November 30, 2015

Dubai International Financial Centre, the global financial hub connecting businesses and institutions with emerging market opportunities across the Middle, East,…

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Islamic Finance

QFBA launches competency framework for finance sector

November 30, 2015

The Qatar Finance and Business Academy  has launched Kafa’a, a first-of-its-kind training and competency framework for the banking and finance…

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Legal

Qatar: Board members can be sued for liability only in 3 years

November 27, 2015

Qatar has said the enforceability of liability lawsuits against members of the board of directors has been reduced to three…

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