United Arab Emirates-based payments and foreign exchange company Finablr has hired JP Morgan and Barclays as global coordinators for its listing in the first half of 2019 on the London Stock …
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Shuaa snaps up 4.8% Ajman Bank stake in Dh100m deal
Dubai investment bank Shuaa Capital acquired a 4.8 per cent stake in Sharia-compliant lender Ajman Bank following the completion of the lender’s rights issue in a deal worth Dh100 million. “Ajman Bank …
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Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA) 2018 honours best of the best in Islamic retail banking
It was the 4th annual Islamic Retail Banking Awards Ceremony held in Dubai, with participation of Islamic retail banks from around the world Dubai: In a glittery Awards Ceremony held at JW Marriott Ma…
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$20 million loan scam targets borrowers, UAE authority warns
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) on Wednesday issued a warning, citing that scammers have been using the name of the financial regulator and two UAE government authorities to trick …
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Dubai Authorities Come Under Fresh Pressure Over $500M Frozen In Bank Account For More Than A Year
A Kuwaiti investment firm is pulling in well-connected figures in the U.S. to put pressure on Dubai to release $496m that has been held in one of the emirate’s banks for more than a year. Among those …
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Bank customers must submit their Emirates ID or face suspension
UAE residents must submit their Emirates ID to banks or risk the suspension of their debit and credit cards, according to a central bank circular. The note, given to The National by the Al Etihad Cred…
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UAE signs $100m agreement to finance 22,000 SMEs in Jordan
Shaikh Mohammad and King Abdullah held talks on the strong relations between the UAE and Jordan, as well as a host of regional and international issues and developments of common concern.
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Virgin Mobile Middle East mulls IPO
Dubai: Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa is reportedly considering options such as a stake or full sale in an initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed but informed sources as …
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UAE MoF organises workshop titled Implementing Multilateral Mechanisms and Taxes amid a Digital World
… to support the federal government’s efforts in strengthening the UAE’s global status and reiterating its role in international and regional organisations, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Org…
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Dubai’s Drake & Scull says working with regulators to lift stock market suspension
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) said on Thursday it had decided to suspend the trading of DSI shares until further notice, after the company appeared to delay in sending the results of its board meeting.
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How a Former Canadian Spy Helps Wall Street Mavens Think Smarter
This has been devastating for hedge fund and mutual fund managers who make their living … They have flocked to his social network, trading book ideas and meet-up suggestions in Toronto, Dubai and Lo…
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Dubai summit to discuss EM investment opportunities
Leading global investors will discuss how worsening financial conditions around the world are creating rebound opportunities in emerging and frontier markets at the AIM Summit to be held from November …
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Execution Trader – US & European Equities, Dubai based
Robert Half – Dubai – The Company Our client, a Dubai based hedge-fund, are looking for a bright, ambitious individual, with experience in international equities, preferably in either trading, market …
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How an intelligence expert helps Wall Street mavens think smarter
This has been devastating for hedge fund and mutual fund managers who make their living … They have flocked to his social network, trading book ideas and meetup suggestions in Toronto, Dubai and Lon…
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Crypto-Economics, Volatility, and Valuations In Emerging Markets on the Agenda for AIM Summit 2018
hedge funds, private equity managers, private debt managers, venture capitalists, endowments, foundations, pension funds, digital asset and blockchain innovators, investors and disruptors. This year’s …
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FundCount Wins Best Client Communications at the WealthBriefing GCC Region Awards 2018
FundCount’s portfolio, partnership and general ledger accounting software is used by family offices, fund administrators, hedge funds and private equity firms around the world. The company’s …
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Acadian Asset Management LLC Sells 2,434 Shares of HDFC Bank Limited (HDB)
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares … Bahrain, Hong Kong, and Dubai. The company operates in Treasury, Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, …
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