Retail Banking

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE based compareit4me secures $2.4 million investment in latest round of funding

September 25, 2016

Region’s leading financial comparison website receives further backing from existing investors, while also attracting investment from influential collection of new…

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Awards and Recognition

ABK’s Accad named ‘Bank CEO of the Year’ – ‘Michel Accad takes bank to a new operational level’

September 22, 2016

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait proudly announced that ABK CEO Michel Accad was named ‘Bank CEO of the Year’ by…

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Executive Moves

Riyad Bank CEO to retire, deputy to take over role

September 21, 2016

Riyad Bank, Saudi Arabia's fourth-largest lender by assets, said on Monday its chief executive Talal al-Qudaibi plans to retire effective…

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Comment & Analysis

Gulf Bank lead sponsor of the Euromoney Kuwait Conference

September 21, 2016

Gulf Bank announces that it will be the lead sponsor of the upcoming 8th Euromoney Kuwait Conference. The Conference will…

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New Investment Products & Services

Bank launches VIP service

September 19, 2016

As part of its commitment in providing unique and innovative financial products and services, Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB), one of…

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New Investment Products & Services

Bank launches VIP service

September 19, 2016

As part of its commitment in providing unique and innovative financial products and services, Khaleeji Commercial Bank, one of Bahrain’s…

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Comment & Analysis

Egypt needs regulations to become more business-friendly: IFC regional director

September 19, 2016

In an interview with Daily News Egypt, Mouayed Makhlouf, the International Finance Corporation’s director for the Middle East and North…

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FinTech

Emirates NBD to add an element to customer engagement with artificial intelligence robot ‘Pepper’

September 19, 2016

Pepper will interact with customers to understand visitation needs and present products and services alternatives in an engaging way, assisted…

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Financial Results

Kuwait’s outlook robust on strong public spending and fiscal buffers

September 15, 2016

Despite the lower oil-price environment Kuwait’s economic outlook remains strong on high public spending and stable fiscal buffers, according to…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Middle East: Gulf moves from buyouts to mergers

September 15, 2016

NBAD’s merger with FGB gives Abu Dhabi a bank with a similar market cap to firms such as DBS and…

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Financial Results

Dubai group said to work with Citigroup on sale of Bank Muscat stake

September 14, 2016

Dubai Financial Group is working with Citigroup to find a buyer for its stake in Omani lender Bank Muscat after…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

NBAD green bond delayed

September 13, 2016

NBAD was expected to issue the first green bond from a Middle East issuer last week after it wrapped up…

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