G7 nations agree to tackle tax evasion
The G7 group of industrialised nations have agreed that collective action is needed to ensure that firms and individuals pay…
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International tax charter published
A charter to create a fairer system for taxpayers has been drawn up by professional bodies representing more than half…
UAE regulator pledges consultation after easing fund rule
New rules set by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) last August tightened requirements for foreign funds in the UAE.…
Regulations and expectations stymie funds in Middle Eas
Across much of the Middle East, economic growth is strong and financial markets are picking up. But there is surprisingly…
80pc of Arab banks ‘ready for new rules’
Eighty per cent of Arab banks are in a position to meet new international regulations on the level of reserves…
Oman's Islamic banks get extension on overseas holdings
Oman's central bank has granted Islamic banks a one-year relaxation of rules on the amount of foreign assets which they…
Reserves rule 'will hit smaller banks'
International regulations demanding that banks increase their reserves over the next few years could see smaller institutions in the Middle…
DIFC bares new code for legal practices
The DIFC Courts, Dubai’s established English language, commercial common-law judicial system, recently announced the introduction of the new “Code of…
Hawkamah and IMF focus on central bank governance
Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance with the International Monetary Fund organized a 2-day high-level forum on central bank governance: risk…
Visiting delegation from France praise Dubai's growth following global financial crisis
A high-ranking delegation of French businessmen and civic leaders praised the emirate for recovering from the financial crisis and underlined…
DST Hosts Webinar to Address Top Wealth Management Reporting Challenges
DST Global Solutions, a market –leading provider of technology and data management solutions for the investment management industry, today announced…
Clients Rank State Street No. 1 Globally for Securities Lending Among Custodians in Satisfaction Survey
Clients ranked State Street No. 1 globally among custodians in Global Investor/isf magazine's 2012 Beneficial Owners Survey on securities lending.…