Posts Tagged ‘ Financial ’

Best Opens Office in Dubai International Financial Center

May 22, 2012
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A.M. Best Co. announced the formal opening of its new office in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) in Dubai, UAE. The office is located in Tower 2, Currency House, DIFC, and “will operate as A.M. Best MENA, South & … (read more…) – FINANCE

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Dubai Enhances Bank Regulatory Ties With China

May 21, 2012
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The regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced that it has entered into a supplementary agreement to further boost cooperation with the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC). (read more here…)

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Iran opens RIRA Art Gallery in Dubai

May 21, 2012
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The first Iranian art gallery dubbed "RIRA" Gallery was inaugurated in Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) showing works of Iranian artists in 3 generations. (read more here…)

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A.M. Best Opens Office in the Dubai International Financial Centre

May 17, 2012
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A.M. Best Co. is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in the Dubai International Finance Centre in Dubai, UAE. The new office, located in Tower 2, Currency House, DIFC, will operate as A.M. (read more…) – FINANCE

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Dubai financial supervisor, China banking regulator partner up

May 17, 2012
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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), which oversees Dubai's financial free zone, and the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) signed on Wednesday an agreement in order to cooperate in the field of financial supervision. (read more…) – FINANCE

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U.A.E. Central Bank Seeks Amendments to Draft Financial Laws

April 14, 2012
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The board of directors of the United Arab Emirates’ central bank called for “major amendments” to be made to draft financial laws in the Gulf country, according to an e-mailed statement from the lender. (read more…) – FINANCE

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19. Islamic Financial Services Board publishes new guidelines

April 10, 2012
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DUBAI: The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) has published new guidelines on liquidity and stress testing, seeking to reduce the balance sheet risk of Islamic financial institutions in line with a tightening of standards in conventional banking. (read more…)

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Islamic Financial Services Board publishes new guidelines

April 10, 2012
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DUBAI: The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) has published new guidelines on liquidity and stress testing, seeking to reduce the balance sheet risk of Islamic financial institutions in line with a tightening of standards in conventional banking. (read more…)

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Jefferies Receives License to Operate from Dubai International Financial Centre

April 5, 2012
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NEW YORK & LONDON & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jefferies announced that it has opened an office at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), following approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority for a Category 4 license that allows Jefferies to operate as an authorized entity from the DIFC. George Azar has been appointed...

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17. Islamic finance accounting changes proposed

April 4, 2012
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DUBAI: The Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) has proposed more detailed accounting standards for real estate while increasing disclosure for Islamic banks' investment accounts. (read more…)

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