CBUAE

Gross bank assets rose to Dhs3.58tn by end of Oct 2022, reveals Central Bank of UAE

The central bank attributed the increase in domestic credit to the increase in credit granted to the public and private sectors

DFM and DWTC to host IPO summit in Dubai

Dubai Financial Market, DWTC set to host first MENA IPO Summit – Dubai

The inaugural summit will take place from January 23-25 at The Museum of the Future

ADX - Unified GCC ESG Disclosure Metrics

Gulf exchanges announce unified ESG metrics for GCC listed companies

The metrics include 29 standards that are aligned with the World Federation of Exchanges and Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative

ADAA launches smart app_courtesy Abu Dhabi Media Office

Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority’s new app allows reporting of financial, administrative misconduct

The app maintains user confidentiality and privacy, while aiming to build and sustain trust in the emirate’s financial and economic systems

ADX

Arab bourses’ market cap crossed $4tn by end of 2022, says AMF

According to the Arab Monetary Fund, the market value of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange reached $714.6bn by the end of last year

Big tech targets bond market

Big tech targets bond market for cash to buy back sinking stocks

As an economic downturn looms, the average blue-chip company is expected to be in balance sheet repair mode

DUbao Parks and Tabby tie up

Dubai Parks and Resorts, Tabby launch new BNPL payment option using Tabby Card

Guests can now pay for their tickets to Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, Legoland Dubai Theme Park and the Legoland Water Park parks in multiple installments

Standard-Chartered

Standard Chartered faces fresh questions after report of First Abu Dhabi Bank takeover bid

While FAB said it’s no longer evaluating a possible offer, the news sent shares in the London-listed lender higher as investors weighed the prospects of any deal

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair - UBF chairman

UAE’s Commercial Transactions Law will boost Islamic financial services: UBF

The law has 25 articles that define the concepts and financing formulas, deposits, investment accounts, Takaful insurance, investments and other transactions

ADIB increases ownership in ADIB Egypt

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank raises stake in ADIB Egypt

The bank’s ownership in the Egyptian unit has risen to 52.607 per cent

Saudi Arabia's central bank launches open banking lab

Saudi Central Bank launches Open Banking Lab

The bank is tracking the development of banks and fintechs to ensure their readiness to launch open banking services in Q1 2023

UAE’s Alpha Dhabi, Mubadala to co-invest in global credit opportunities

The Abu Dhabi Global Market-based joint venture aims to collectively deploy up to Dhs9bn over the next five years

Flat6Labs, Wio Bank ink MoU to enhance SME-centric banking services in Abu Dhabi

In addition to banking services, Wio Bank will provide experts and mentors to support startups in Flat6Labs Ignite’s programme

NBC x Lulu partnership

UAE’s National Bonds, Lulu Exchange ink strategic agreement

The partnership will allow customers to open a National Bonds account or top up an existing account at any one of Lulu Exchange branches in the UAE

Franklin templeton

Inflation and recession remain focal points for global market: Franklin Templeton

The investment firm’s 2023 Global Investment Outlook offers insights on the opportunities and challenges for investors in the year ahead 

Regulation is everything - online broker

Five things to know when choosing an online broker

Apart from getting a good broker, keeping track of market research, news and alerts can help you identify new trading opportunities and understand the market

Al Etihad Credit Bureau strengthens credit registry in collaboration with UAE Ministry of Justic

Al Etihad Credit Bureau strengthens credit registry in collaboration with UAE Ministry of Justice

AECB provides credit reports by collecting and analysing data on the credit histories of individuals and businesses, including cheque issuances and clearances and utility payments

Jadwa divests stake in Luberef

Saudi Arabia’s Jadwa Investment divests stake in Luberef through IPO on Tadawul

The Luberef IPO marks the firm’s eighth private equity exit, and at SAR5bn the offering brings Jadwa’s aggregate private equity distributions to clients to SAR11bn

investors

HNWI investors will be on the move, geographically and strategically, in 2023

Akshay Sardana, VP of Strategy and International Development at The Continental Group, offers insights on these trends

Dubai Chambers WAM

Dubai Chamber of Commerce sets up Fintech & Payments Business Group

Dubai Chamber of Commerce plans to increase the number of economic sectors and activities represented by business groups to 100 by March 2023

UAE Ministry of finance to hold corporate tax awareness sessions

UAE Ministry of Finance launches Corporate Tax Public Awareness Programme

The programme will feature a series of sessions to raise awareness of the corporate tax law amongst the business community and its implications for the national economy

First-Abu-Dhabi-Bank

First Abu Dhabi Bank, Magnati, PayRow Net to develop digital payment platform

The streamlining and automating of revenue collection will help government entities to better plan and forecast as well as focus on their core business and services

CBUAE issues new AML CFT guidelines

Central Bank of UAE issues new guidelines on anti-money laundering for insurance sector

The guidelines will support licensed financial institutions effectively implement their statutory obligations related to anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism

UAE Central Bank

National banks’ financing of trade, industry sectors total Dhs37.2bn in nine months

The cumulative balance of credit provided by national banks to trade and industry sectors reached Dhs720.8bn at the end of August

UAE: The year 2022 in review

The UAE has accelerated its growth this year with key strategies, strong initiatives and a future-first approach

UAE trade agreements

UAE funds to buy $855m stake in Israeli financial firm

Phoenix Group is listed on the Tel Aviv stock exchange, with a market value of $2.85bn

Central-Bank passes new AML guidelines for PEP

UAE Central Bank raises base rate by 50 basis points

The US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points

Nomura

Nomura to hire bankers in Dubai for Middle East push

The Japanese firm has received in-principle approvals from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Dubai Financial Services Authority to set up a branch in the Middle East

Bank of China lists $300m bonds on Nasdaq Dubai

Bank of China lists $300m bonds on Nasdaq Dubai

The bank shall use the proceeds for general corporate purposes

Emirates Development Bank, ADCB to partner on credit guarantee scheme for SMEs

Emirates Development Bank, ADCB to partner on credit guarantee scheme for SMEs

Under the credit guarantee scheme, EDB will guarantee up to 50 per cent of the finance facility extended to SMEs by ADCB