Dubai Islamic Bank named UAE's strongest Islamic retail bank At Islamic Retail Banking Awards 2016
Organized by Cambridge IF Analytica, the 2nd Islamic Retail Banking Awards were held as part of the 8th Edition of…
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Central Bank of Bahrain considers fintech regulations
The Central Bank of Bahrain is considering introducing regulations on fintech and startups that focus on fintech are invited to…
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority: Saudi central bank changes name
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency announced on Sunday that its name has been changed to Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority. …
Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group confirms restart of $700m Villamar project
Bahrain-based GFH Financial Group has re-launched the $700m Villamar project close to Bahrain Financial Harbour after signing a final Sukuk…
Bin Faqeeh appoints KHCB as ESCROW Agent for HIDD Heights Project
According to the agreement, KHCB will be appointed as the project’s ESCROW agent in line with the new regulations in…
Eskan Bank sees good response for debut REIT offering
Eskan Bank, a leading provider of housing finance in Bahrain, said there has been an overwhelming response for Bahrain’s first…
SDIF starting to repay depositors of Bank Asya
Recent Development As part of Asya Katılım Bankası A.Ş.'s (“Bank Asya”) ongoing liquidation process, on December 2, 2016 the…
WIBC opens first edition of key fintech event
The World Islamic Banking Conference on Monday became the key platform to the inauguration of an exclusive event on FinTech…
Bank Nizwa named ‘Strongest Islamic Retail Bank’ in Oman
Bank Nizwa, Oman’s leading Islamic bank was named ‘Strongest Islamic Retail Bank’ in the Sultanate at the Islamic Retail Banking…
Driving diversity
Citi is well-placed – with strong commitment – to bring much-needed diversification to the investment portfolios of wealthy individuals in…
Saudi, UAE, Malaysia largest Islamic banking markets: EY Report
The assets of global participation banking, also known as Islamic banking reached $924 billion in 2015, with growth rates declining…
ABN Amro to Sell $20 Billion of Asia, Middle East Banking Assets
In line with the strategic update as announced on 16 November 2016, ABN AMRO has decided to sell its private…