Effective control of Basel III rules urged
"The Basel III rules are almost rendered meaningless without effective supervision. They should be implemented in full on a timely…
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
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No exemptions on new lending limits on banks, says UAE central bank
The UAE central bank will not exempt any bank from a newly passed regulation that caps banks’ lending to local…
New financial watchdog announced as UAE prepares regulatory overhaul
The financial services industry in the United Arab Emirates is to undergo the biggest regulatory overhaul in more than three…
Middle East regulatory framework should attract fund management industry
The local regulatory framework in the Middle East should focus on inviting the fund management industry rather than making it…
Warba Bank makes two senior strategic appointments
Warba Bank has announced the appointment of Basel Jassem Al Obeid as Chief Corporate Banking Officer, and Feroz Noorani as…
Citi Ranked #1 in Global Custody Services – Survey
Citi has been ranked #1 in global custody services by the world's leading asset managers, asset owners and banks in…
SAGE SA leads the way in asset management for UAE banks
Pioneering financial software company, SAGE SA, launched version 2.0 of the company's flagship product, Prospero, during this year's MEFTEC exhibition…
Emirates Banks Association set up advisory council
Emirates Banks Association (EBA) announced the formation of an advisory council comprising Chief Executives Officers of National Banks and…
Deloitte report: 79% of Islamic financial institutions have established a risk department
In light of the ongoing global financial climate, most world markets and sectors continue to be adversely impacted, including the…
Software without the technology headaches
CHAPTER 1 - SOFTWARE WITHOUT THE TECHNOLOGY HEADACHES! The industry is buzzing with new technology; and with new technology…
Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank Selects SunGard’s Ambit
Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank has selected SunGard’s Ambit for credit assessment and credit portfolio monitoring to help lay the foundation…
Dubai International Capital strikes US$2.5bn debt deal
Dubai International Capital (DIC), the private equity arm of Dubai Holding, has sealed a deal with creditors to restructure around…