BCG Banking Performance Index measures 44 banks across the GCC, representing 80 per cent of the regional banking market. Banks in the UAE were the most profitable in the GCC, netting in $20.4 billion in 2017 compared to $20.3bn in 2016, a 0.5 per cent …
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SHUAA to act as liquidity provider to Bank of Sharjah
Dubai: Bank of Sharjah said it has engaged SHUAA Capital International as liquidity providers for its shares and will commence the activity from April 4. SHUAA Capital International shall not hold more than 5 per cent stake in the bank at any point …
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Societe Generale sets eyes on more Saudi deals as bank expands in MidEast
The Paris-based lender on Monday said it created four new positions in its Middle East hub in Dubai. Amine Jaoui will lead public sector coverage focusing on the bank’s relationships with governments, central banks and sovereign wealth funds, while …
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UAE industrial giant posts 18% jump in revenues
In addition, the financial results of Abu Dhabi-based Senaat confirmed … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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10 blogs to help you achieve financial independence
… dozens of bloggers keen to reveal their path to early retirement and to pass on tips for those seeking their own financial freedom. Dubai-based Sébastien Aguilar, founder and president of the non-profit community SimplyFI, a non-profit community of …
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UAE’s banking customer satisfaction level surges to a new high
Dubai: Customer satisfaction among customers of UAE banks surged to a new high in 2017, with 93 per cent of retail banking customers indicating they are satisfied with the performance of their main bank, according to the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) Trust …
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Trust in UAE Banking Sector Remains High at 68%
Trust Index Survey 2017 reveals consumer confidence remains steady and robust, with 93% of UAE retail banking customers satisfied with the performance of their main bank The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has unveiled the results of its 2017 Trust Index annual …
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More UAE consumers now pay with credit, debit cards instead of cash
Dubai: For many people in the UAE … For one, there will be less time spent on banking, as well as on transactions at the shops. And what’s more, there will be less incidence of cash-related crime. “Consumers across 100 cities could achieve nearly …
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UAE banks may hike fees to offset additional VAT costs
“We believe it quite probable that banks will eventually be forced to increase prices to their customers to maintain their current profitability,” Clare McCol, partner, head of Indirect Tax at KPMG, wrote in ‘UAE banking perspectives 2018’, report.
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Trust in banking UAE sector remains high at 68 per cent
The results of this year, which provide a comprehensive overview of consumer confidence, showed that trust levels remain high, with 68 per cent of respondents stating their trust in the banking sector. In addition, 93 per cent of UAE retail banking …
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UAE regulator orders money exchange houses to raise standards
Money exchange houses in the United Arab Emirates have been ordered by the central bank to raise their standards, after several banks cut ties with them due to concerns about the risk of illicit financial flows. The UAE’s huge expatriate workforce and …
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UAE attracts $10.3 billion FDI in 2017
according to the UAE Central Bank. The forthcoming Annual Investment Meeting will focus on accelerating FDI flows across the world and explore new ways to boost investment and trade,” said Dawood Al Shezawi, the CEO of AIM. A recent report by Bank …
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Dubai’s Damac to hire Barclays, HSBC for possible sukuk – sources
Damac Properties hired banks including Barclays and HSBC Bank for a possible sale of US dollar-denominated Islamic bonds, according to people familiar with the matter. The second-largest listed real estate developer in Dubai is expected to hire more banks …
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Gold prices rise, 24k priced at Dh160 in Dubai
Meanwhile, 24k gold is priced at Dh160.50 and 22k can be bought at Dh150.75 in Dubai. After falling in the past three … eased 0.2 percent to 89.988. Hedge funds and money managers increased their net long positions in COMEX gold contracts in the …
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Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies joins forces with KPMG
This initiative was formalized and agreed upon by Jamal Al Jassmi, General Manager of EIBFS, and Emilio Pera, Partner – Head of Financial Services, KPMG Lower Gulf Limited, at the EIBFS campus in Dubai. As part of the agreement, EIBFS and KPMG will offer …
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Pick up in loan growth signals better profit outlook for UAE banks
The UAE Central Bank of UAE data for February show solid credit growth with the gross credit growth expanding by 0.5 per cent month on month in February after seeing growth of the same magnitude in the previous month. This is a significant improvement …
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HSBC gears for new retail banking push in the UAE
Dubai: Global banking giant HSBC, with a focus on the premium segment of the consumer banking business is looking to expand its retail lending, liabilities and wealth management business to a wider audience. “We are looking at the full corporate employee …
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