Shariah-compliant pension schemes gaining popularity
New developments in Islamic finance abound since Shariah-compliant investment structures are now also entering the wealth and asset management segment. …
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Qatar- Siam Commercial Bank seeks bids for insurance business
Siam Commercial Bank Pcl (SCB) has begun to formally seek bids for its life insurance business in a sale that…
Survey reveals opportunity for banks as a single provider for insurance products
The survey found that the majority of customers in the UAE would like a more streamlined approach to insurance services,…
Abu Dhabi's UNB says IPO for its Islamic insurer JV heavily oversubscribed
Abu Dhabi's Union National Bank said on Thursday an initial public offer for its new Islamic insurer joint venture Orient…
Banque Misr signs agreements worth $1 billion with Chinese groups
Deputy Chairman of Banque Misr Akef al-Maghraby signed a framework agreement worth $500 million with the China Export & Credit…
India’s HDFC opens insurance unit in Dubai
HDFC Life, a leading Indian Insurer, has launched its wholly-owned subsidiary 'HDFC International Life and Re Company Limited' (HILRCL) in…
Arab Islamic Takaful insurance firm launched
A new Takaful insurance firm has been launched as a Kuwaiti joint stock close company with capital worth KD 5…
Ajman Bank’ signs a Joint Cooperation Agreement with ‘Takaful Emarat
The joint agreement will allow the two companies to work to conclude a Takaful Emirates’ provision of insurance services to…
Leading fintech figures pool knowledge at UAE Banking & Finance Congress
International Data Corporation has hosted its inaugural UAE Banking & Finance Congress at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Dubai. …
United Arab Emirates: Game-Changing Regulation For The UAE's Life Insurance Industry
Last week a consultation paper for a potentially game changing regulation for the UAE's life insurance industry, Circular No.33 of…
UNB partners with Orient Insurance on Islamic product
Union National Bank, the Abu Dhabi-based lender, today said it has teamed up with Orient Insurance Company to form an…
Aman Union hosts its 7th Annual Meeting in Beirut
The AMAN UNION held its 7th Annual Meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, from November 13 to 15, 2016, hosted by the…