AlJazira Capital gets Thomson Reuters’ best brokerage awards
Thomson Reuters granted AlJazira Capital Best Brokerage House award for achieving the most value traded and the Best Shariah-Compliant Brokerage…
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Listening closely as Abu Dhabi Global Market slowly takes shape
Al Maryah Island, the home of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, is like a huge swan floating on the Arabian…
QFCRA proposes changes to banking investment management and advisory business
The QFC Regulatory Authority has released two consultation papers containing proposals that will strengthen and streamline the QFC Regulatory Authority’s…
QFC Regulatory Authority issues proposals to strengthen the QFC Banking, Investment Management and Advisory regime
The QFC Regulatory Authority has released two consultation papers containing proposals that will strengthen and streamline the QFC Regulatory Authority's…
Citigroup sets sights on the Emirates and Middle East
Citigroup, the New York-based lender, is targeting expansion in the UAE. Citi, which recently exited its retail banking businesses…
OECD unveils new global plans to crack down on corporate tax dodgers
The OECD released today its first recommendations for a co-ordinated international approach to combat tax avoidance by multinational enterprises, under…
Dubai regulator imposes curbs on local Espirito Santo bank
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) said on Thursday that it was imposing restrictions on ES Bankers (Dubai) Ltd (ESBD),…
WFW launches in Dubai with three-lawyer team
Farley & Williams has today (18 September) launched its first office in the Middle East, based in Dubai. The…
UAE Reviews Progress On Tax Transparency
The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently convened a meeting in Dubai with local and federal ministries to…
Islamic finance: Searching for Sukuk
African governments are looking to sharia-compliant financial markets to attract investment from the Middle East. The trend is just gathering…
Tough US laws offer opportunity for banks
Bahrain-based banks need to treat tougher US action on non-compliance with sanctions as an opportunity, an expert has said. …
Turkey Risks Setting Dangerous Precedent, Bank Asya CEO Says
Turkish authorities haven't responded to pleas by Bank Asya that they act to prevent what the bank has called unfair…