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Regulatory uncertainty tops organizational risks for senior executives

Large institutions may suffer hit to normalized earnings as a result of re-regulation Deloitte identifies five key industry drivers to impact global financial institutions For the...

54% Consumers Uncertain over the Difference between Islamic and Conventional...

A recent survey conducted by YouGov Siraj, to understand consumer banking preferences in the region, with a focus on Islamic banking, revealed that 54...

Visa, Airbnb Partner to Get Hosts Paid Faster with Visa Direct

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, and Airbnb, a leading online marketplace for lodging and experiences, today announced Airbnb Hosts in select markets...
Emirates NBD has announced the launch of Emirates NBD Digital Asset Lab to enable and accelerate digital asset and financial services innovation.

Emirates NBD Launches Digital Asset Lab

Founding council members include PwC and Fireblocks. The Lab aims to establish a robust platform with industry experts enabling co-creation and experimentation to drive innovation...

Varengold Adds 15 Currency Pairs

Varengold Bank FX, a brand of Varengold Wertpapierhandelsbank AG, now offers trading in the South African Rand, Hungarian Forint, Polish Zloty, Czech Koruna, Norwegian...

Online shopping more popular and easier than ever before

Visa cardholders get access to thousands of U.S stores and a chance to win a FIFA World CupTM ticket package Visa, the leading payment...

DAFZA is Ranked First Globally by the Financial Times’ fDi Magazine

Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) has been ranked 1st globally by the Financial Times’ fDi Magazine, Global Free Zones of the Future Rankings and Awards...

Morgan Stanley becomes approved applicant for Dubai Gold Securities

Dubai Gold Securities LLP today announced that it had accepted Morgan Stanley as an Approved Applicant in connection with the ongoing offering on NASDAQ...

Management Accountants Optimistic About Future Earning and Learning

“Never better time to be a management accountant” Pay levels for management accountants are performing well against the backdrop of low global inflation. The latest annual...

DED, Noor Islamic Bank sign agreement to facilitate electronic payment of...

The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) and Noor Islamic Bank (NIB) have signed a co-operation agreement to facilitate electronic payment of trade license...

Deadline to Submit VAT Returns Extended to May 28: Federal Tax...

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a directive, on an exceptional basis, extending to 28 May 2020 the deadline of submitting VAT returns...

Workshop on Tax Agreement Principles, International Tax Systems

Ministry of Finance organised a workshop on practical applications of principles of tax agreements and international tax systems in partnership with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

UAE currency to be printed on home turf

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirates Investment Authority (EIA) signed a deal to introduce a mint in the country...
Neeraj Gupta, CEO, Policybazaar UAE

Policybazaar, Al Etihad Credit Bureau to Run Real-Time Credit Score Eligibility...

PB Fintech FZ (‘Policybazaar UAE’), an online financial aggregator has entered into a technical/API integration with Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) to implement real-time...

MENA Private Equity Association launches at DIFC

The MENA Private Equity Association announced its official launch at the Dubai International Finance Centre this week.

Retail loans expected to lift earnings for UAE banks

Commenting on the Retail loans expected to lift earnings for UAE banks, Clint Dempsey who is is a Principal Associate in the Banking and...

How to avoid mortgage problems

Nowadays banks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are getting more and more cautious about home mortgage loans. Even consumers with good credit and plenty...

Middle East Credit Reporting Association formed

1. Non-profit voluntary organisation to create awareness and promote credit reporting in region 2. Neutral body to facilitate credit information sharing on companies and individuals...