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FinTech

Greenstone Equity Partners announce collaboration with Middle East Venture Partners to support the growth of the Middle East's Digital Economy

March 16, 2015

Greenstone Equity Partners , one of the largest independent fund placement firms in the Middle East, has entered into a…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Qatar's Masraf Al Rayan eyes potential debut sukuk issue -sources

March 16, 2015

Masraf Al Rayan, Qatar's second-largest bank by market value, is eyeing a debut in the debt capital markets this year…

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Awards and Recognition

Euler Hermes GCC named "Best trade credit and political risk insurer"

March 16, 2015

Euler Hermes, the worldwide leader in trade credit insurance,has been named "Best trade credit and political risk insurer 2014"byGlobal Trade…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

QNB expansion to focus on Mideast, Africa and Asia

March 16, 2015

QNB Group will continue its expansion, with a clear focus on strengthening its presence in the Middle East region, Africa…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

RBS eyes sale or wind-down of CEEMEA corporate, institutional banking

March 16, 2015

Royal Bank of Scotland is exploring options for the sale or wind-down of its corporate and institutional banking operations in…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Central Bank Bahrain Treasury Bills oversubscribed 180 per cent

March 16, 2015

The bills, carrying a maturity of 91 days, are issued by the CBB, on behalf of the Government of the…

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Investment Banking

NBAD To Add Export Financing To Its Egypt Operations – CEO

March 16, 2015

National Bank of Abu Dhabi is expanding in Egypt to add export financing to its wholesale operations and introduce wealth…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Gulf allies' cbank funds to arrive in Egypt within days -cbank head

March 16, 2015

Central bank deposits that Egypt's Gulf allies pledged at an investment summit will arrive in the country within days, the…

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Comment & Analysis

Middle East is a potential market for UK investment

March 16, 2015

Despite the political tension in the Middle East, the region remains one of the fastest growing markets, with massive investment…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Islamic finance to expand deeper into Asia, Middle East

March 16, 2015

Islamic finance, with estimated assets of $1.8tn, should expand into Asia and the Middle East in a bigger way and…

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Comment & Analysis

Despite Low Oil Prices, Middle East Property Investment Steady

March 16, 2015

Even with the significant drop in oil prices in the second half of 2014 and the start of 2015, investors…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

KFH focuses on regional expansion, improved profitability – Chairman

March 16, 2015

 Chairman of Kuwait Finance House Hamad Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq said Monday the Bank will focus on regional expansion and improved profitability…

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