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5 Tips To Ensure Your Financial Investments Are Safe

The law governing financial crimes right across the UAE has been tightened up with the establishment of the Dubai Economic Security Centre. This body,...

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...

Ernst & Young Reports 2011 Global Revenues of US$22.9 Billion

Good growth across all service lines Emerging markets saw combined revenue growth of 20% Headcount at an all time high of 152,000 Ernst & Young today announced...

Mortgages to Foreigners Maybe Capped at 50% of Home Value, Sources

A large number of international media sources report that UAE's Central Bank have issued guidelines restricting mortgages for expatriates to 50 percent of the...

Mubasher’s GCC clients enabled to buy shares before IPO launches

Mubasher offers Middle Eastern investors an exciting new gateway to access shares of fast-growing companies before they go public Mubasher Financial Services (MFS), one of...

Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance Co. (Aman) ‘BBB’ Ratings Assigned

Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company (Aman) has announced that its Credit Rating within Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has increased reflecting Aman's good...

Tamweel introduces promotional home finance profit rates starting from 4.99 per...

Real estate finance provider offers up to 80 per cent finance on ready residential properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Tamweel PJSC, the UAE-based Islamic...

Dubai International Financial Centre Authority splits to prepare for next phase...

The Board of Directors of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) today announces changes to its structure and its senior management team responsible...

Ernst & Young named ‘Best Accountant – Auditor’ by Banker ME

Ernst & Young was named as the ‘Best Accountant – Auditor’ in the Middle East region at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2011

Emirates Money sponsors Indian Institute of Management alumni meeting in Dubai

Emirates Money demonstrates commitment to supporting higher education, local community In line with its commitment to supporting the advancement of higher education and...

Gold hedging strategies for emerging markets

The World Gold Council posted a new report on gold as investor’s tool. Investors in emerging markets can use gold to reduce exchange-rate...

Methaq Takaful to inaugurate new branches

Methaq Takaful Insurance Company will inaugurate two new branches in Al Ain and Jebel Ali Free Zone shortly. The move is compatible with the company's...

Dubai International Financial Centre Celebrates Ranking as 8th Best Global Financial...

· DIFC Governor presides over the iconic bell ringing ceremony, signalling the start of trading at the region’s international financial exchange · Ceremony reinforces Dubai’s...

Dubai Financial Market Officially Launches Dubai Clear, Dubai CSD

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) (PJSC) today officially launched its new subsidiaries, Dubai Clear (L.L.C.) and Dubai CSD (L.L.C.). Dubai Clear is the region’s...

Dubai eGovernment’s ePay generates AED 1.7 billion in H1, 2011

There is an increase of 55 percent in amounts collected through Dubai eGovernment's ePay payment gateway in the first half of 2011 compared to...

Emirates Islamic Bank integrates Emcredit services to efficiently manage risk

1. Bank to use Credit Scope to mitigate risk; calls for greater information sharing and increased transparency 2. Joins Emcredit’s growing member base In a...

Financing still a top challenge for UAE SMEs in 2015

Top sources of funds for SMEs include family and friends, private funding, as well as savings and credit cards A new MEED survey of SMEs...

Unusual Favorite Summer Hobby: Financial Planning

My favorite summer hobby is probably an unusual one compared to most people my age. As a 21 year old just graduating from college(and...