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Abu Dhabi Equity Partners introduces Soft Commodity backed Islamic Finance

February 20, 2012

Abu Dhabi Equity Partners, the Cayman registered Emerging Markets Sharia-compliant liquidity management instrument specialist, will be launching its suite of…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

DIFCI hires Moelis for $1.25bn bond

February 20, 2012

DIFC Investments (DIFCI), the investment arm of the firm that runs Dubai's financial free zone, has hired US investment bank…

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EFG Hermes IFA wins Best Broker award in Kuwait by Emea Finance

February 20, 2012

The leading investment bank in the Arab world has been named the best brokerage house in Kuwait in Emea Finance's…

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Welcome reprieve for Emirati investors

February 20, 2012

Emiratis were by no means alone in being hit by the plunge of Dubai's property market, when both novices and…

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Islamic Finance

HSBC Saudi Arabia launches Amanah Sukuk Fund

February 20, 2012

HSBC Saudi Arabia has launched its new HSBC Amanah Sukuk Fund. The open-end Shariah compliant fund aims to provide investors…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Emirates NBD eyes Swiss franc bond

February 20, 2012

Emirates NBD, Dubai's largest bank, is planning to issue a Swiss franc-denominated bond and has appointed two banks to look…

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EMEA honour for Doha Bank

February 20, 2012

At the EMEA Awards ceremony recently held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, Doha Bank was adjudged “Best Bank…

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Ahli Bank appoints new CEO

February 20, 2012

Ahli Bank has appointed Moataz el-Rafie as its new chief executive officer succeeding Salah Murad who held the position since…

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The Ten Countries With The Most Debt On The Planet

February 20, 2012

The Greek government on Sunday agreed to drastic austerity measures in the hopes of securing a 130 billion euro bailout…

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Swiss-headquartered wealth manager launches Bahrain subsidiary

February 20, 2012

Altaira Wealth Management, the Swiss-headquartered wealth manager, has announced the launch of its Bahrain-based subsidiary, Altaira Middle East. Based in…

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Financial Results

Gulf International Bank sees 4% 2011 profit lift

February 20, 2012

Bahrain’s Gulf International Bank (GIB) has recorded a net income after tax of $104.5m for last year, a 4 percent…

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Comment & Analysis

FGB wins ‘Best Local Bank in the UAE’ for 2011

February 17, 2012

First Gulf Bank (FGB) has scooped ‘Best Local Bank in the United Arab Emirates’ award for 2011 during EMEA Finance’s…

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