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Japan’s Economical Changes Spell Opportunities for Israeli Investors, Says Comgest Exec

July 2, 2019

Japan is facing a turning point that could spell opportunities for Israeli investors, according to Richard Kaye, portfolio manager of…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Atlas Wealth Management expands to Dubai with DIFC office

July 2, 2019

Atlas Wealth Management, a global financial planning firm that specialises in providing financial advice to Australian expats in 28 countries,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

The long-run view: how UAE demographic trends shape property markets

July 2, 2019

What drives real estate prices – sheer numbers or economic weight?   Intuitively, all other things being equal, consistently higher…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Oman Faces Cash Crunch Amid US-Iran Tensions

July 2, 2019

Fears of conflict between the US and Iran and its allies have overshadowed the region's economic problems.   The Sultanate…

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Executive Moves

Al Tamimi & Company reinforces regional footprint with promotion of eight lawyers to the partnership

July 2, 2019

Al Tamimi & Company has announced the promotion of eight new partners. This latest development takes the total number of…

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FinTech

Ithmaar Bank invites Bahrain FinTech and startups to explore open banking opportunities

July 2, 2019

Ithmaar Bank has announced  that it is fully compliant to meet the Kingdom’s open banking standards.   To achieve participation…

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Financial Results

CBE confirms strength of banks' financial positions by end of 1st quarter of this year

July 2, 2019

The ratio of non-performing loans  to all loans in banks operating in the Egyptian market declined to 2.6% by the…

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New Investment Products & Services

NBB plans regional expansion, aims to double debt advisory business to $10bn

July 2, 2019

National Bank of Bahrain plans to increase the number of branches in the two biggest Arab economies – Saudi Arabia…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

United Arab Emirates: Debt Recovery In UAE

July 2, 2019

What is debt? From the ancient times of the barter system, traces of debts can be found. This was when…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE's Ajman Bank says it arranged $275 mln loan for Pakistan

July 2, 2019

UAE-based Ajman Bank arranged a syndicated financing of $275 million for the government of Pakistan in May, the bank said…

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FinTech

Emirates NBD teams up with Dubai Police to raise cybersecurity awareness

July 2, 2019

Emirates NBD has announced a joint initiative with Dubai Police – the launch of a UAE-wide #secureyouraccount campaign, aimed at…

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FinTech

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 chief urges banks to upgrade services for start-ups

July 2, 2019

The chief executive of Abu Dhabi’s new start-up incubator, Hub71, called on UAE banks to streamline the process of setting…

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