Libyan citizens in UK have funds unfrozen
The action brought by Libyan state-owned British Arab Commercial Bank (BACB) effectively legitimises decisions taken by the Libyan Embassy, now…
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Many Emiratis have fallen into the trap of predatory lending
Throughout the UAE's short history, the banking sector has opened its doors to Emiratis, welcoming and approving applications for business…
Bank Hapoalim reports 2Q results
Bank Hapoalim (tase:POLI) (adr:BKHYY), Israel's leading financial group, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.…
A world without growth is a possibility
The author of Extreme Money, Satyajit Das, says that governments are fixated on economic growth strategies to get out of…
Sovereign debt crisis lowers global brand values, report claims
The updated Brand Finance Global 100 league table shows the value of the top 100 global brands to have dipped…
Nakheel delays listing of sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
Property developer Nakheel has yet to list the first tranche of its Dh4.8 billion Islamic bond, or sukuk, on the…
Ajman Bank finds all good things come to an end
Emirati banks have ridden such a wave of investor confidence this year that even relative minnows have been caught up…
Gulf banks join protest over tough rules
Gulf lenders are among a group of international banks in the US that have protested against additional charges to be…
Islamic banking as internal economic slavery
IT is certainly clear that Nigeria is seeking for means of disentangling herself from the severe economic depression confronting her…
New INCEIF chief outlines three key objectives
The new president and chief executive officer of the International Center for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), the Islamic finance…
The Complete Guide To The Good And The Bad Hedge Funds In The Worst Month Of 2011
Hedge funds with long exposure to the equity market (generally long/short managers) got crushed in August. Investors have faith they'll…
Middle East's first MBA in Islamic Banking launched in the UAE
The Canadian University of Dubai (CUD) is launching an MBA in Islamic Banking – the only UAE accredited university degree…