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FinTech

Ministry of Finance strengthens trust in e-Dirham security features

May 23, 2016

e-Dirham system receives international certification of compliance in data security e-Dirham facilitates more than 80 million transactions since launch of…

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New Investment Products & Services

Abu Dhabi-based fund manager launches first ever GCC equities strategy for international investors

May 23, 2016

- Equities offer unique long term opportunities in UAE and Saudi equities markets    - Eshara CEO eyes upcoming privatisation…

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Comment & Analysis

Abu Dhabi’s Falcon warns of US recession amid dollar strength

May 23, 2016

Falcon Private Bank, the wealth manager owned by an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, is warning that the US could…

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Comment & Analysis

Consumer Requests For Reports Showing Truth About Offshore Investments Increase Twelvefold

May 23, 2016

Global financial firm AES International reveals demand for its free 'X-ray' service unveiling hidden commissions and levels of risk has…

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Financial Results

Bahrain's Mumtalakat sees 2015 net profit drop 68.7%

May 23, 2016

Bahraini sovereign fund Mumtalakat posted a 68.7 per cent drop in 2015 net profit on Sunday, as the state-owned investor…

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Islamic Finance

Jordan auctions 75 mln dinars in maiden sovereign sukuk deal

May 23, 2016

Jordan's central bank said on Sunday it had auctioned its first-ever sale of Islamic bonds, or sukuk, a five-year 75…

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Sovereign wealth

Bahrain Wealth Fund Plans to Invest Over $400 Million This Year

May 23, 2016

Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund plans to invest more than $400 million this year on international deals as it seeks to…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Integrated Securities launches trading on GCC and International markets

May 22, 2016

Integrated Securities, a renowned UAE brokerage firm and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Financial Group, has received a license from…

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Executive Moves

Liquidnet Adds EMEA Specialist Dirk Griesmeyer as its Sales Director

May 19, 2016

Mr. Griesmeyer joins Liquidnet with over three decades of experience, including senior positions at BAML and ABN Amro.   Liquidnet,…

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Legal

Switzerland, Bahrain Agree Text Of Double Tax Pact

May 19, 2016

Bahrain and Switzerland have agreed to increase economic and trade relations and initialed a double tax agreement during an official…

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Comment & Analysis

Low oil prices emphasize on fiscal discipline and liquidity management, say experts

May 16, 2016

Tightening of liquidity conditions in GCC economies due to fall in oil prices have resulted in slowdown of economic growth…

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Market Forecasts

NBE-Dubai In Talks To Revive Investments In Egypt Bourse

May 16, 2016

The National Bank of Egypt's representative office in Dubai is in talks with some international institutions in a bid to…

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