Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Comment & Analysis

Deloitte report: 79% of Islamic financial institutions have established a risk department

April 25, 2012

In light of the ongoing global financial climate, most world markets and sectors continue to be adversely impacted, including the…

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FinTech

Software without the technology headaches

April 18, 2012

CHAPTER 1 - SOFTWARE WITHOUT THE TECHNOLOGY HEADACHES!   The industry is buzzing with new technology; and with new technology…

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FinTech

Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank Selects SunGard’s Ambit

April 11, 2012

Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank has selected SunGard’s Ambit for credit assessment and credit portfolio monitoring to help lay the foundation…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai International Capital strikes US$2.5bn debt deal

April 5, 2012

Dubai International Capital (DIC), the private equity arm of Dubai Holding, has sealed a deal with creditors to restructure around…

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Fraud & Ethics

Macquarie targeted over rogue trader

April 5, 2012

A Macquarie Group subsidiary is being sued for alleged market manipulation of the shares in the defunct Bill Express following…

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FinTech

A Best Practice Approach to Suitability and Assessment By Daryl Roxburgh

April 2, 2012

With less than a year until full implementation of the FSA’s new Retail Distribution Review (RDR) rules, we will likely…

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FinTech

SunGard Enhances Protegent’s Insider Trading and Conflict Detection Capabilities

April 2, 2012

SunGard is helping firms monitor for insider trading and more effectively manage compliance across regulatory and geographic borders with the…

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Legal

UAE bank execs to undergo 'fit and proper' tests

March 22, 2012

All banking executives sitting on the boards of directors of the UAE’s top banks are to face more scrutiny and…

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Comment & Analysis

Risks are increasing in quantity and severity – PwC

March 21, 2012

Businesses are facing more risks than ever before and the consequences are quickly becoming apparent, according to the 2012 PwC…

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Fraud & Ethics

Bank of Israel fines Hapoalim for overcharging

March 14, 2012

The Bank of Israel has announced today that Supervisor of Banks David Zaken fined Bank Hapoalim for charging customers who…

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New Investment Products & Services

Qatar makes a play for top financial centre

March 1, 2012

Regulatory changes to the fund regime in the UAE could drive asset managers to seek more cost effective financial hubs…

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Legal

DIFC aims to double in five years

February 22, 2012

Dubai International Financial Centre, the emirate's investment market hub, has set itself the target of doubling in size over the…

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