CBUAE seeks expert comments on crowdfunding draft regulation
The Central Bank of UAE is seeking comments and feedback from experts on a loan-based Crowdfunding Platforms draft regulation before…
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75% of customers in the UAE prefer online banking, study
A Banker Middle East Industry Awards survey has revealed that 75% of bank clients in the United Arab Emirates prefer…
Qatar has potential to set up a diamond bourse: South Africa envoy
Africa’s rich natural resources could help establish Qatar’s potential as a trading market for diamonds, and to put up gold…
Climate change concerns spur Middle East issuers to move capital into sustainable activities, HSBC says
More than 90 per cent of issuers of bonds, loans and other securities in the Middle East believe they will…
Saudi Arabia's Samba issues $1bln international notes
Saudi Arabia’s Samba Financial Group has issued $1 billion international notes under its $5 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme.…
Higher Shari’ah Authority for financial and banking activities in the UAE held its sixth meeting
The Higher Shari’ah Authority (“the HSA”) for financial and banking activities in the UAE held its Sixth meeting for the…
Around the world in 13 passports: Why second citizenship is on the rise
High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) are increasingly buying up second passports in safe havens, citing concerns about growing regional political…
Figures show rise in fintech registrations in Dubai
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has now registered over 100 fintech firms, reporting a three-fold growth in the number…
Leading global law firm elects new chair
Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie is proud to announce that following a vote of its partnership, Milton Cheng has…
Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank Brings International FinTech Talent Home to Abu Dhabi
Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank has recently brought a new wave of fresh, creative, and curious financial minds to the world-leading financial…
BBK launches fintech training programme
BBK has started a fintech management trainee programme aimed at furthering the bank’s digital transformation. As part of the programme,…
Qatar National Bank gets approval for first Hong Kong branch
Qatar National Bank, the biggest lender in the Gulf region, is to open its first branch in Hong Kong, it…