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FinTech

Digital wealth manager launches cryptocurrency and inflation protection investment themes

June 30, 2021

Digital wealth manager Finamaze has launched two new investment themes – cryptocurrency and inflation protection in response to professional investor…

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Executive Moves

Chubb makes leadership appointments in Europe, Middle East and Africa region

June 29, 2021

Chubb has has announced the  senior leadership appointments in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.   Sara Mitchell is…

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FinTech

CITC Governor: Global appreciation of KSA digital transformation experience

June 29, 2021

stc Group launched its participation in the Mobile World Congress MWC 2021 in Barcelona today (Monday), in the presence of…

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Comment & Analysis

Digitalisation and sustainability are top priorities for consumers in the Middle East, PwC report says

June 29, 2021

PwC Middle East launched the Middle East findings of the 2021 Global Consumer Insights Survey titled “More digital and sustainable:…

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FinTech

CBD To Provide Digital Banking For DMCC-Licensed SMBs In UAE

June 29, 2021

The Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has formed a partnership with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) aimed at supporting…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

KIB acts as joint lead manager for AUB's USD 600m T1 Sukuk issuance

June 29, 2021

Kuwait International Bank has announced that it recently acted as a Joint Lead Manager in the USD600 million perpetual non-call…

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Islamic Finance

Bahrain's Al Salam Bank client deposits triple

June 29, 2021

Al Salam Bank has seen a three-fold jump in client deposits following the launch of a new flexible savings plan,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Emaar to hold investor calls ahead of bond sale

June 29, 2021

Developer Emaar Properties is planning a benchmark bond sale amid improving real estate sentiment in the emirate.   The Dubai-listed…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

EBRD and Aklease expand climate finance in Turkey

June 29, 2021

EBRD providing €25 million loan to Aklease Funding under EU-backed TurSEFF III expand local enterprises’ access to climate finance Energy…

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Islamic Finance

Qatar International Islamic Bank mulls 100% foreign ownership

June 29, 2021

Qatar International Islamic Bank's  board of directors has recommended allowing foreign investors to own up 100 percent of the bank's…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Turkish regulator urges banks to lend at a fair cost

June 29, 2021

Turkey’s banking watchdog called on banks to lend to consumers and businesses at a reasonable cost, saying they were performing…

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Comment & Analysis

Kuwait's Ahli United Bank rings Nasdaq Dubai bell to celebrate listing of US$ 600 million Sukuk

June 29, 2021

Abdullah AlLanqawi, General Manager and Treasurer of Ahli United Bank (AUB) Kuwait has rang the Nasdaq Dubai market opening bell…

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