Investment Banking

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Ibdar bank distributes notable dividends to investors in aircraft leasing investment company

February 8, 2015

Bahrain-based Islamic Investment financial institution, Ibdar Bank announced the successful distribution of a 10% dividend for the year ended 2014…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

The National Bank acquires Bank al Etihad in Palestine

February 8, 2015

The National Bank, headquartered in Ramallah, Palestine, announced today the signing of a definitive acquisition agreement with Bank al Etihad…

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Awards and Recognition

FGB scoops ‘Most Innovative Service Provider’ title at the 2015 MENA Insurance Awards

February 8, 2015

FGB, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won the “Most Innovative Service Provider” title at the 2015…

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FinTech

Dubai Islamic Bank Partners with SAS to Combat Money Laundering

February 8, 2015

SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, announced its collaboration with Dubai Islamic Bank to help prevent money…

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Investment Banking

UAE Banks Federation adopts Customer Charter

February 7, 2015

The UAE Banks Federation has adopted a set of clear guidelines to provide bank customers in the UAE with the…

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Comment & Analysis

Middle East investment bank fees reach six-year high in 2014

February 5, 2015

Fees rose to $1.1 billion, the most since 2008, from $954 million in 2013, according to data compiled by New…

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Executive Moves

Gulf International Bank appoints new MD/CEO in London

February 5, 2015

Gulf International Bank (GIB) has appointed Mark Watts, as managing director and chief executive officer of Gulf International Bank (UK)…

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Awards and Recognition

Doha Bank wins quality award from JPMorgan

February 5, 2015

JPMorgan has awarded Doha Bank with its ‘JPMorgan Quality Recognition Award’ for 2014. Since 1997, the awards have been acknowledging…

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Investment Banking

Turkey seizes bank linked to Erdogan arch foe Fethullah Gulen

February 5, 2015

Turkey's opposition on Wednesday denounced as a scandal the seizure of an Islamic bank allied to US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen,…

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Executive Moves

Standard Chartered opens 120 vacancies in UAE

February 5, 2015

Standard Chartered bank is on a hiring spree, with over 120 vacancies in the UAE in 2015, according to Ruth…

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Investment Banking

Dentons advises on US$200 million Shariah-compliant syndicated facility to Ajman Bank

February 5, 2015

 Dentons has advised a consortium of banks led by Islamic bank Al Hilal Bank , based in Abu Dhabi, on…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Citibank launches RGC partnership

February 4, 2015

Citibank  yesterday announced its partnership with Royal Golf Club through which added privileges will be provided to Citigold customers and…

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