Oman launches Corporate Governance Excellence Award Competition 2011
After the success of the last year Corporate Governance Excellence Award Competition, 2010 and the positive responses Oman Centre for…
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KFH dismisses dealing in financial derivatives
The Kuwait Finance House (KFH) on Saturday categorically denied reports about the bank's alleged dealing in financial derivatives. "KFH is…
DFSA and NASDAQ Dubai Announce the Transfer of the Official List of Securities
The Dubai Financial Services Authority and NASDAQ Dubai have announced that with effect from 1 October 2011 the responsibility for…
Iran hit by massive $2.6 bn banking scam
Several Iranian banks have been targeted in one of the biggest frauds in the Islamic republic's history, losing nearly $2.6…
International links to boost Turkey’s Islamic banks?
Turkey’s Islamic banking sector has grown strongly over the past five years, with total sector assets accounting for about five…
Islamic finance momentum gathers pace in Oman
The Islamic finance industry's newest market, Oman, may be seeing a flurry of activity with new authorizations in Islamic advisory…
Former Hapoalim chairman to be indicted
State Prosecutor Moshe Lador has decided to indict former Bank Hapoalim chairman Dan Dankner on charges of bribery, aggravated fraud,…
IMF report exaggerated against money laundering
An experienced local banking industry professional has condemned last week's International Monetary Fund (IMF) report concerning what it claimed is…
Kuwait financial sector may draw money launderers: IMF
Rapid growth of Kuwait's financial sector could create an attractive environment for money launderers , International Monetary Fund said in…
Regulators to keep tabs on money laundering
Dubai's financial services authority will remain on guard against money laundering because such safeguards are needed to attract foreign capital,…
Burgan Bank achieves Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance
Burgan Bank has announced that it has recently completed the Payment Card Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. The bank…
Nasdaq Dubai names general counsel
Nasdaq Dubai has appointed Angela Russo, an experienced commercial and corporate lawyer, as General Counsel and Acting Head of Market…