Dubai Billionaire Staying Away From European Banks
The chairman of one of Dubai’s best-known family-owned conglomerates is not considering investing in European banks again following a disappointing…
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Iran sentences four to death over banking scandal
An Iranian court has sentenced four people to death for their roles in a billion-dollar banking fraud scandal that forced…
Insurance key as new investment frontiers open up
Political risk insurance against conflict or breach of contract has become a key factor for investors seeking higher returns in…
Societe Generale Securities Services appointed by ITG in Egypt
Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has been appointed by ITG to act as its settlement agent bank in Egypt.…
MaplesFS continues Middle East expansion
MaplesFS, a leading independent global fund services and fiduciary services provider, has further expanded its presence and regional commitment in…
Structural risks persist in the UAE banking sector
Banks in the United Arab Emirates are generating decent profits, but there are still significant underlying risks in the…
UK to crackdown on tax dodging Gulf-based landlords
The UK is clamping down on Gulf landlords who have bought properties in Britain and have not declared the rental…
QNB, Stanchart win Qatar custody licence
Leading banks Standard Chartered and Qatar National Bank said they have signed a depositary participant agreement with Qatar Exchange to…
Global Investment Management Industry Continues To Face A Regulatory Avalanche Of Disparate Rules: KPMG Report
In its fourth annual analysis of global financial regulations, KPMG, the audit, tax and advisory firm, says investment managers continue…
Rich to lose half their wealth by 2014
"Massive wealth destruction coming," warns Hong Kong economist Marc Faber, one of many "Dr. Dooms" we've featured over the years.…
Bahrain Boosts Investor Confidence
Global investor confidence in Bahrain is boosted by the success of a recent $1.5 B bond issue. The first conventional…
Transparency in Corporate Reporting index ranks the world's 105 largest companies
Transparency International have ranked the world's 105 largest companies in their Transparency in Corporate Reporting index. Researchers evaluated each organisation…