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DFM, Nasdaq Dubai To Launch Futures on DFM General Index

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai have signed a licence agreement under which futures contracts linked with the DFM General Index (DFMGI) will...

CFD products launched for ME investors

ADS Securities (ADSS) has launched of a new range of CFD (contract for difference) trading products specifically designed for Middle East traders. The CFDs give...

Who’s Been Bidding Gold Higher?

A unique, innovative tool for seeing just what private investors are doing in gold... Gold was up, up and away in September. But who was...

Private Equities in 2012

Despite a short-term caution, equities on a 2-3 year view look persuasive. Investors enter 2012 in a fearful state, but any sharp falls in equities in 2012 it is doubtful.

Wealth management firms revise approach to high net worth individuals

Wealth management firms and advisors need to provide a broader and more integrated set of capabilities to meet the complex needs of today’s high...

Outlook 2020: Global Growth Can Endure Over the Coming Year

Citi Private Bank today released its Outlook report for 2020, titled, “Staying Positive in a Negative (Yielding) World.” The twice-yearly publication provides in-depth insights...

Tamweel first half 2011 net profit rises to AED 54.9 million

Second quarter net profit reaches AED 27.7 million Positive performance follows resumption of trading in company shares, equity participation by Dubai Islamic Bank Company continues...

Digital Financing Solutions for Startups Launched in Dubai

MBRF and Beehive join hands to provide digital financing solutions for startups Partnership will enable SME to use FinTech to secure funds for growth and...

New international financial reporting standards to facilitate growth of small business...

Leading accountancy firm holds workshop in Dubai on IFRS for SMEs; highlights opportunities for small businesses The introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)...

Financial Literacy for Individuals Becomes a Priority in UAE

UAE Banks Federation launches fully integrated handbook ‘Financial Literacy for Individuals’ Due to the increasing importance of financial awareness, the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), continues...

Sharjah International Airport Free Zone highlights investment incentives offered to investors

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF ZONE) has recently held an expanded  business meeting with a high-ranking Chinese delegation, comprising officials and businessmen...

How to avoid mortgage problems

Nowadays banks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are getting more and more cautious about home mortgage loans. Even consumers with good credit and plenty...

Emcredit to release credit-related economic indicators

1. Research reports valuable for business decisions, monitoring trends and economic policy making 2. First report to highlight trends in UAE business activity in 2009 3....

FAB launches its Global Investment Outlook 2018

The bank is bullish on equities for 2018, although expects increased volatility First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank, and one of the...

Ministry of Finance Announces 2nd Auction of Federal Treasury Bonds

The second auction is part of the AED 9 billion T-Bonds issuance program for 2022. Bonds amounting to AED 750 million will be offered for...

United Arab Bank hosts Trade Finance Workshop for its Customers

United Arab Bank (UAB) hosted once again a Trade Finance Workshop for its corporate customers. Following the tremendous success of UAB’s previous workshop in...

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...

DGCX sets new daily volume record

Trading on the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) surged to a new daily volume high of 19,819 contracts, valued at US $ 967.68...