Barwa Bank, FFC get Islamic Business & Finance awards
Barwa Bank Group, Qatar's fastest growing Shariah-compliant banking service provider, has been named as the "Best Bank" and "Best Premium…
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GCC Islamic finance set for robust growth
The global Islamic finance sector is booming and the Sharia-compliant assets estimated to be over $1.4 trillion are likely to…
Decree issued by Sheikh Mohammed on development of Islamic economy
Dubai’s Ruler issued a decree yesterday to launch an Islamic economy development centre, overseen by a board of senior figures…
EFG Hermes Appoints New Group Co-CEO
EFG Hermes, a leading investment bank in the MENA region, has appointed Karim Awad as Group Co-CEO of EFG Hermes…
Middle East embraces regulatory change, survey finds
The Middle East represents huge growth opportunities for wealth managers and financial advisers, with regulatory changes in the UK serving…
Bahrain's GFH names Rayes as permanent CEO
Gulf Finance House, the Bahrain-based investment firm which has restructured a number of debt facilities since the financial crisis, has…
Getting Asset Management Right as One Would for Mum
The global asset management business has recently been attracting the attention of regulators and policymakers. As the industry has…
Doha Bank chairman wins ABLF award for ‘powerful leadership’
Doha Bank chairman Sheikh Fahad bin Mohamed bin Jabor al-Thani was honoured with “ABLF Award” at a ceremony held in…
JP Morgan promotes two to senior roles in Saudi Arabia
JP Morgan Chase has promoted two bankers to senior roles in Saudi Arabia the bank said in a statement on…
Islamic banking more viable, sustainable model of financing
Islamic banking could be the more economically viable and sustainable model of financing going forward, Falak Consulting’s Research Department said…
After a long, long delay: NBK to finance Kuwait's first public private partnership ever!
NBK is the only Kuwaiti [and Arab] bank in the consortium and the largest contributor to the financing among commercial…
UAE's Bank of Sharjah sees 25-30 pct profit growth in 2013, 2014
Bank of Sharjah expects net profit growth of around 25-30 percent in both 2013 and 2014, aided by an improved…