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Comment & Analysis

Family Business Network GCC releases a legal white paper assessing succession planning legal vehicles available for GCC family businesses

April 27, 2015

 Most family owned businesses in the GCC will face a succession challenge within the next decade. A groundbreaking legal white…

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Living the High Life Could Leave UAE Expatriates Living Out of Pocket

April 27, 2015

Every year, thousands of expatriates flock to the UAE to enjoy year-road sunshine, tax-free salaries and a luxury lifestyle -…

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Financial Results

Byblos Bank Posts Healthy Financial Results in the First Quarter of 2015

April 27, 2015

Byblos Bank maintained a solid financial performance in the first quarter of 2015, posting an increase in its unaudited consolidated…

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Awards and Recognition

Mashreq wins Gallup Great Workplace Award for second year

April 27, 2015

Mashreq has won the Gallup Great Workplace Award 2015 - putting it in an elite group of just 40 workplaces…

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Awards and Recognition

Dentons wins TMT Legal Adviser of the Year

April 27, 2015

Dentons' Middle East TMT team was again recognized for its regional strength in the TMT sector by being named 'TMT…

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Market Forecasts

Banque du Caire targets EGP 2bn increase for retail portfolio by end of 2015: Hussein

April 27, 2015

Banque du Caire is targeting an increase of partial loans by EGP 2bn by the end of this year, to…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE billionaire calls for new rules on succession for Gulf family businesses

April 27, 2015

 One of the United Arab Emirates' most prominent businessmen is leading calls for regulations across the Gulf Arab region to…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

The IFSB Announces the Release of Prudential and Structural Islamic Financial Indicators (PSIFIs) for 15 Member Countries

April 27, 2015

The Islamic Financial Services Board  is pleased to announce the release of a set of indicators on the financial soundness…

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Comment & Analysis

Egyptian economy one of ‘best in the Middle East:’ QCB Investment Funds Director

April 27, 2015

The Egyptian economy is “one of the best in the Middle East,” Abdullah Rashid al-Mara, the Corporations and Investment Funds…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai’s First IPO Since November May Come From Daman Investments

April 27, 2015

Daman Investments PJSC plans to raise about 700 million dirhams ($191 million) in an initial public offering in June, according…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

6 banks request Citibank Egypt retail business acquisition

April 26, 2015

Six banks have requested to acquire Citigroup’s retail business in Egypt, with the Central Bank of Egypt  on top of…

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Takaud launches new wealth management division and service

April 26, 2015

TAKAUD has announced the launch of its new Wealth Management division, which was created specifically to provide discerning clients with…

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