IMF urges GCC states to rein in spending
Most Arab oil exporting countries in the Gulf should plan to reduce growth in government spending to make their…
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Coutts dropped Gulf clients after UK pressure
Coutts, the private banking arm of UK government-backed Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), dropped Gulf customers this year…
State prosecutor indicts former Hapoalim chairman
The State Prosecutor today filed an indictment with the Tel Aviv District Court against Dan Dankner for crimes allegedly committed…
A&O and Bakers steer $1bn Turkish bond issue following Istanbul launches
Allen & Overy (A&O) and Baker & McKenzie have won roles advising on a major bond issue as Turkey’s biggest…
Mashreq’s Al Ghurair Fears U.A.E. Banks Becoming Over-Regulated
Banks in the United Arab Emirates risk becoming over-regulated amid tightening central bank rules that may hurt economic growth,…
GFH faces scrutiny over Shari’ah compliance of Leeds United bid
GFH is facing criticism from the Islamic finance community over its proposed takeover of Leeds United Football Club, because the…
Bank of Sharjah Group stays on top of corporate governance developments, says DIFC
Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance briefed the Boards of Bank of Sharjah and its subsidiary, Emirates Lebanon Bank on global…
Al Hilal Bank signs up for new Etisalat Data Centre
Etisalat's new state-of-the-art data centre in Jebel Ali has welcomed its first customer, with leading UAE bank Al Hilal…
Indian Mutual Funds, PE, wealth managers may face regulatory hurdle in UAE
Indian mutual funds, private equity houses and wealth managers may run into a regulatory hurdle in the United Arab Emirates…
Ex-Bahrain bank CEO jailed for five years
The High Criminal Court in Bahrain has sentenced a former senior banking official to five years in prison. …
Mashreq clear to pursue case
Mashreq, the UAE bank caught up in the affair, will also get its chance to press for the repayment of…
Saudi Hollandi Bank implements BWise op risk and compliance platform
BWise has announced a successful implementation for Operational Risk Management, Internal Audit and Compliance Management at Saudi Hollandi Bank, one…