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…
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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…
Credit Agricole won't be last bank to exit Bahrain
The consequences of Bahrain's turbulent spring are mounting. First the Formula 1 Grand Prix was cancelled, now Credit Agricole has…
Zurich Financial gets green ligh to rename subsidiary
Zurich has announced today that the UAE Insurance Authority in the UAE has approved their application to change the name…
BMI Bank appoints new chief risk officer
BMI Bank has appointed Isa Hasan Maseeh as its chief risk officer. In his new role, Mr Maseeh, a Bahraini,…
Credit Agricole to shut Bahrain office
Credit Agricole is to close its office in Bahrain and move its staff to Dubai, International Financing Review (IFR) said…