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Awards and Recognition

GBST wins Best EMEA Wealth Platform Technology Provider for Composer at International FinTech Awards for the second year running

September 3, 2024

GBST has been named Best EMEA Wealth Management Administration Platform 2024 in the Wealth & Finance International FinTech Awards. The…

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Comment & Analysis

Algeria joins BRICS New Development Bank

September 3, 2024

Algeria announced its official entry into the New Development Bank  of the BRICS, an association, group and political and economic…

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Executive Moves

Saleh Almuqbil joins Saudi team of Argon & Co

September 3, 2024

Global operations and supply chain consultancy Argon & Co has strengthened its team in the Middle East with Saleh Almuqbil.…

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Executive Moves

Nutanix appoints Chris De Vere as EMEA MSP leader

September 3, 2024

Nutanix  has announced that Chris De Vere has been appointed as its new EMEA Managed Service Provider (MSP) Leader. As…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Fund for Development celebrates 50 years of global impact with over $20bln in development contributions

September 3, 2024

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) celebrated its 50th anniversary in Riyadh today, under the theme "50 Years of Global…

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FinTech

Rent-now and pay-later startup wins KPMG's Global Tech Innovator competition

September 3, 2024

The Global Tech Innovator competition is an incubator and accelerator for innovative tech startups. This year, over 100 startups applied…

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Retail Banking

National Bank of Fujairah launches 'NBF Emerging Business Unit' to support SMEs

September 3, 2024

The National Bank of Fujairah has announced the launch of the “NBF Emerging Business Unit” to provide personalised service and…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Egypt’s Central Bank Increases Lending to Government

September 3, 2024

 – Egypt’s central bank increased its lending to the government in the last fiscal year, despite a decline in inflation…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Climate Risk and ESG Integration in Arab Banks

September 3, 2024

The costs of climate-related risks have reached alarming levels in recent years, impacting economies on both macro and micro levels…

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Executive Moves

HSBC names new Head of Global Banking Coverage for the UAE

September 2, 2024

HSBC has appointed Shaikha Al Marri as Head of Global Banking Coverage, in the UAE. As a core member of…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Qatar Financial Centre issues QFC digital assets

September 2, 2024

In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy issued by Qatar Central Bank, the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) and…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE Federal Tax Authority issues Tax Guide for Investment Funds and Investment Managers

September 2, 2024

Introduction In May 2024, the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued an Investment Funds and Investment Managers Guide (IFIM Guide)…

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