Dubai Chamber workshop demystifies technical aspects of Islamic finance transactions
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with Allen & Overy LLP law firm organised a workshop entitled “Structuring…
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Kuwait financial regulator opens door for more sukuk issues
Kuwait's financial regulator has released rules covering issuance of Islamic bonds in a move that could facilitate sales of sukuk…
World Islamic Banking Conference to chart future of commodities, currencies and asset classes in 201
For 22 years, WIBC has provided the most influential global and regional insights to help C-level executives shape their business…
Lebanon risks severe financial, banking consequences
Lebanon will come under severe financial and banking international pressure and consequences if the Parliament fails to pass four crucial…
In Kuwait, IMF's Lagarde touts power of Islamic finance
The head of the International Monetary Fund says Islamic finance offers the possibility of extending banking services to many who…
Deutsche Bank to pay $258m penalty for violating US sanctions
Deutsche Bank Created “OFAC-Safe” Payment Processing Schemes to Evade U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) Sanctions Deutsche…
Deloitte transfers key officials to GCC ops
Deloitte recently announced the transfer of a number of partners and senior directors to its Middle East operations in the…
DFSA fines Private Banking division for Anti-Money Laundering Deficiencies
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has imposed a fine of USD 640,000 (AED 2,350,720) on ABN AMRO Bank N.V.…
Qatar regulatory changes present risks and opportunities for CFOs, says ICAEW
Recent legal changes in Qatar must be understood by chief financial officers and finance professionals if businesses are going to…
UAE signs agreement on exchange of information for tax purposes with Norway
HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs headed the UAE delegation visiting the Scandinavian countries (Norway,…
Bahrain mulls bonus clamp for corporate heads
Bonuses paid to corporate board heads and members of state-owned companies in Bahrain are to be regulated, a report said.…
BNP Paribas ‘wet ink’ slip-up leads to US$650m suit
BNP Paribas SA is being sued by the trustee of a US$650 million Islamic finance transaction who said the deal…