Binance withdraws Abu Dhabi licence application

Binance withdraws Abu Dhabi licence application

The licence would have allowed the crypto exchange firm to manage a collective investment fund

Mashreq commits to facilitate Dhs110bn in sustainable finance by 2030

Mashreq to facilitate Dhs110bn in sustainable finance by 2030

The bank’s commitment to sustainable finance is part of its Climb2Change global initiative

DFSA waives fees on ESG listings on Nasdaq Dubai

DFSA scraps regulatory fees on ESG listings on Nasdaq Dubai

The waiver applies to all new and repeat issuers who make a relevant application to the Dubai Financial Services Authority

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COP28: UAE financial sector commits to mobilising Dhs1tn in sustainable finance

In addition to the commitment, the CBUAE highlighted the solutions of the COP28 UAE TechSprint – a global initiative launched by the central bank

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Top development banks at COP28 vow to up climate game

In a statement to be announced at COP28, the World Bank and regional peers, said the window of opportunity to secure a liveable planet was “rapidly closing”

MBC Group sets price range for IPO, seeks to raise $222m

Saudi Arabia’s MBC Group sets price range for IPO, seeks to raise $222m

The broadcaster plans to use the proceeds to repay debt, enhance its financial flexibility and invest in new content for Shahid

Saudi Arabia’s PIF secures $5bn loan covered by K-SURE

Saudi Arabia’s PIF secures $5bn loan covered by K-SURE

The deal is the first export credit agency financing by the sovereign fund and will help finance exports from Korea to Saudi Arabia

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JP Morgan to expand payments, corporate banking services in Abu Dhabi

The bank had set up a legal entity in ADGM in 2021, but has had a physical presence in the UAE for more than a decade

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Dubai Financial Market to launch pilot carbon credits programme at COP28

DFM will commence the pilot programme for institutional investors starting from December 4-8, with the offsetting period ending on January 10, 2024

Dubai wealth fund ICD posts Dhs28.3bn in half-year profit

Dubai wealth fund ICD posts Dhs28.3bn in half-year profit

The banking and transportation divisions’ respective contributions to the wealth fund’s profit soared by Dhs8.2bn and Dhs7.7bn

Saudi Arabia’s CMA proposes rules to boost secondary share offerings

Saudi Arabia’s CMA proposes rules to boost secondary share offerings

The market regulator invited participants in the capital market as well as relevant and interested persons to participate in a 30-day public consultation

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Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company wraps up SAR3.5bn sukuk issuance

The issuance was offered in five and seven-year dual tenors, marking the final two tranches under its SAR20bn government-guaranteed sukuk programme

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Binance CEO Zhao quits, pleads guilty to money laundering

Zhao, who was born in China and moved to Canada at the age of 12, pleaded guilty in a Seattle court on Tuesday afternoon

UAE a key player in global financial sector, says NYSE vice chair

UAE a key player in global financial sector, says NYSE vice chair

The country’s financial markets possess significant potential and flexibility, combined with its continuous commitment to innovation and development

EFG Holding posts EGP3bn in Q3 2023 revenue

EFG Holding posts EGP3bn in Q3 2023 revenue

The banking group’s net profit after tax and minority interest rose by 24 per cent to reach EGP395m

UAE payments revenue to hit $19.8bn by 2027

UAE payments revenue to hit $19.8bn by 2027, says BCG

Growth in the country’s payments space is being fueled by a surge in digital transactions and technological advancements such as GenAI

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Dubai Taxi IPO: 25% stake to list on Dubai Financial Market

The subscription period will open on Tuesday, November 21

UAE: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank successfully issues $500m green senior sukuk Image Getty Images

UAE: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank successfully issues $500m green senior sukuk

The issuance attracted interest from more than 100 global and regional investors with the final order book closing at $2.6bn

IHC quarterly revenue reaches Dhs14.2bn

IHC’s quarterly revenue reaches Dhs14.2bn

The group’s assets edged up by 3.3 per cent to reach Dhs235.6bn, compared to Dhs228bn a year earlier

Dubai Investments buys additional stake in Monument Bank

Dubai Investments hikes stake in UK’s Monument Bank to nearly 17%

The investment group acquired a 9 per cent equity stake in the digital bank earlier this year

New end-of-service benefits scheme now in force

UAE: New end-of-service gratuity scheme now in force; here’s what it offers

Employees who sign up can either receive financial benefits after the end of their employment contract or continue investing in the end-of-service scheme

ADQ-backed publishing firm completes SPAC merger with ADC

Abu Dhabi publishing firm completes Dhs623m SPAC merger with ADC

The SPAC raised Dhs1.1bn of growth capital, including Dhs734m from the previously announced PIPE transaction

MENA IPOs market to gain momentum in 2024

Positive outlook for MENA IPOs going into 2024, reveals EY report

The IPO pipeline will be driven by Saudi Arabia, where 27 companies have announced their intention to list on the Tadawul

GCC neobanks and the next banking revolution

How GCC neobanks are shaping the next banking revolution

Neobanks have reset the paradigm for the traditional banking industry in terms of customer experience, product innovation and pricing

Arabian Drilling posts SAR920m on higher rig activity

Arabian Drilling’s Q3 revenue surges by 16% on higher rig activity

The company’s Q3 2023 net income remained flat QoQ, with the increase in operating profit mostly offset by higher finance costs

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COP28: Meet to discuss implementation of Loss and Damage Fund concludes successfully

The agreed recommendations will now be socialised with national governments ahead of COP28, so the fund can be activated and capitalised

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UAE corporate tax: MoF issues new decisions related to free zones

The new decisions reflect the significant role of free zones in the UAE’s economic diversification strategies

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UAE: ADGM to host Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum during COP28

Masdar will partner with ADGM to host the forum as part of the special edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at COP28

DFSA fines FFA Private Bank $370,000 over system failures

DFSA hits FFA Private Bank with $370,000 fine over system failures

The financial watchdog said the fine follows and is connected to the prohibition that was imposed on the lender in May 2021