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…
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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…
Salwan appoints new Director for Sales
Salwan LLC, a subsidiary of Dubai Properties Group, announced the appointment of a new Director in charge of sales and…
Emerging markets revolve around market integrity – Global Corporate Governance Forum
There is no single, easy solution for the challenge of strengthening corporate governance in emerging markets. Each market is economically…
Regulators will have to disclose financial stake
A new decree on corporate governance aiming for the independent regulation of companies will ensure that regulators are not wearing…
Ten Trends in Regulatory Risk – SunGard Research
Tony Scianna, deputy head of strategy for SunGard’s capital markets business, said, “The financial regulations that are being introduced around…