Arab world ‘must manage risks of transition well in a critical period'
The Middle East is moving into one of the most difficult periods in its history and it needs to manage…
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Advent Adds BITA Risk to Alliance Partner Program in EMEA
Advent Software has announced that BITA Risk, the global provider of private client suitability assessment, risk profiling and profile monitoring…
Kuwait bourse halts global investment trading
The Kuwait bourse halted trading in Global Investment House's shares on Monday, saying its accumulated losses to the end of…
Saudi bank cites 'financial risks' in sale of Syrian bank
Banque Saudi Fransi, a Saudi lender part-owned by Credit Agricole SA, will sell its 27 per cent stake in Bemo…
Thomson Reuters Launches World's First Islamic Interbank Rate
Thomson Reuters today launched the world's first Islamic finance benchmark rate, designed to provide an objective and dedicated indicator for…
Islamic banks object to new lending law
Islamic banks operating in the UAE have objected to new lending rules enforced by the Central Bank early this year…
What to look for when choosing a wealth management system
In this fourth article of the series on what to look for when choosing a wealth management system, the focus…
FSA hits Dubai-based investor with GBP4m fine
The Financial Services Authority has imposed its biggest-ever fine on an individual, ordering a Dubai-based investor to pay £6m for…
Saudi Arabia's banking sector among world's safest
Saudi Arabia's banking system is among the safest in the world, according to new global assessment published by Standard &…
British banks facing claims risk in Saudi fraud case
HSBC and Standard Chartered could be dragged into a multi-billion dollar dispute between warring Saudi factions after the banks were…
Saudi billionaire accuses Standard Bank of conflict of interest
Saudi billionaire Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber has hit back in his High Court battle with Standard Bank, accusing…
Warning over downgrade puts DIFC Investments under pressure
Standard & Poor's has warned of a potential downgrade of the credit rating of DIFC Investments, the investment arm of…