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UBS appoints Ali Janoudi to Middle East and North African role

UBS today announces the appointment of Ali Janoudi, who will be responsible for the Saudi Arabia and Near East/Northern Africa Wealth Management business in...

Emirates NBD opens branch at The Residences

Conveniently located branch serves residents, visitors to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa Second Emirates NBD branch to open in 2010 Emirates NBD, the largest banking...

Fed’s Rate Cut Welcomed, But Future Policy Must Stay Aggressive

The Federal Reserve’s decision to slash interest rates by 50 basis points—its first cut in four years—has been welcomed by investors and market participants. However,...

Central Bank backs banks operating in UAE

Central Bank of the UAE announced today that it stands behind UAE banks and branches of foreign banks operating in the country. Central Bank...

Global Islamic banking assets to reach $1.1 Tn in 2012

Global Islamic banking assets with commercial banks to reach $1.1 Tn in 2012, up 33% from US$826 Bn in 2010: Ernst & Young

UAE Central Bank Statement on U.S. Public Debt

"Due to the controversy at the legislative authorities in the US, around the public debt of the US Government,  we have received some questions...

Emirates Islamic Bank integrates Emcredit services to efficiently manage risk

1. Bank to use Credit Scope to mitigate risk; calls for greater information sharing and increased transparency 2. Joins Emcredit’s growing member base In a...

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Strengthens Global Corporate Banking Platform with...

Firm to Significantly Grow Corporate Banking Platform around the World Bank of America Merrill Lynch today announced a series of new hires to its Corporate...

Emirates NBD Private Banking named “Best Local Bank” in UAE

Significant recognition for Emirates NBD in annual survey of private bankers worldwide Fourth such accolade for Emirates NBD Private Banking, following string of...

Emirates Islamic Bank launches Ramadan Promotion

Emirates Islamic Bank get into the spirit of Ramadan by launching INTALEQ (Vehicle Finance) Promotion. This new Sharia-compliant vehicle finance promotion will run until...

First Gulf Bank sponsors Investor Relations Best Practice Awards

First Gulf Bank to be a silver sponsor of the Middle East – Investor Relations Society Annual Conference and Investor Relations Best Practice Awards

UAE banks must refrain from offering loans over the phone

In recent news and regulations issued from the central bank of the UAE, another restriction has been implemented on the banking sector. All banks must...

American Express® Middle East launches ‘Choose your Prize’ campaign

Campaign to make using American Express Cards even more rewarding Monthly raffle draw gives Cardmembers flexibility to select prizes that match their lifestyles In line with...

The resurgence of the Middle East cards industry

The last twelve months has seen the Middle Eastern retail banks face the twin challenges in their cards business of security threats and exposure...

Financial Stability Unit established by the Central Bank

According Zawya Dow Jones and Emirates Business 24/7, UAE's Central Bank has set up a new task force to help the country’s financial industry...

UAE federal Government to move to 3-year budgets

UAE plans a big makeover with regard to its federal budget, like releasing budgets every three years instead of yearly one at present and...

Abu Dhabi Finance established

Abu Dhabi's five largest companies: Mubadala Development, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Aldar Properties, Sorouh Real Estate and the Tourism Development and Investment Company, will...

Managing liquidity risk is crucial for UAE banks, say global...

1. Global Association of Risk Professionals hosts Dubai forum 2. Forum hosted By GARP and FRSGlobal in partnership with Emcredit 3. Banks’ collective actions in addressing...