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UAE Securities Regulator Plans to Boost Capital Markets with ICOs
2018-10-08T15:52:23.000+02:00
Initial coin offerings would give companies an alternative to IPOs, which have been very limiting in the country.
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ATFX Expands to UAE, Opens Office in Abu Dhabi
2018-09-27T09:57:17.000+02:00
This is the latest step in the company’s strategic plan to increase its footprint in the Middle East.
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Nasdaq Dubai and BHS Launch Equities Futures Educational Campaign
2018-09-03T08:38:48.000+02:00
The two firms want Khaleejis to start trading in equities futures.
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Windsor Brokers Acquires License from Jordan's Securities Regulator
2018-08-03T15:51:39.000+02:00
With the license, the broker can now execute its strategy to continue its development in the Middle East.
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Executive Moves
ATFX Increases Focus on UAE, Appoints Two New Executives to Local Team
2018-07-11T08:34:14.000+02:00
The new hires are in line with a broader move by the forex broker of expanding its operations in the Middle East.
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Executive Moves
Ryan Tsui Becomes CEO for ATFX's UAE Office
2018-06-29T16:38:50.000+02:00
He will be in charge of establishing a strong footprint for the company in the Middle East.
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RippleNet Adopted by UAE Exchange, One of World's Largest Forex Firms
2018-02-12T09:43:05.000+02:00
This is the latest in a series of high-profile partnerships for Ripple, but some remain skeptical.
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Analysis
Bitcoin Stolen at Gunpoint, ESMA and FCA Disagree: Best of the Week
2018-02-04T16:14:28.000+02:00
Catch up on last week's top stories.
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UAE-Saudi Central Banks Working Together to Develop a Cryptocurrency
2017-12-14T12:36:16.000+02:00
Only banks will be allowed to use the cryptocurrency for cross-country payments.
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EquiChain Joins ADGM Fintech Regulatory Lab, Aims to Build ICO Exchange
2017-10-24T00:24:40.000+02:00
As a member, EquiChain will receive regulatory guidance from a dedicated ADGM fintech team.
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Abu Dhabi Bourse Launches Short-Selling to Boost Volumes in Illiquid Market
2017-10-17T17:19:11.000+02:00
Some brokerages in the UAE have been forced to shut down as turnover slumped to several-year lows.
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News
ADGM, UAE Exchange Collaborate to Attract Startups to Regulatory Laboratory
2017-08-14T13:52:24.000+02:00
The fintech environment will serve as a sandbox to test new products before their release on the market.
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Exchanges
Saudi Bourse Dominates GCC with Total Trading Volume of $499 Billion Last Year
2017-06-20T11:27:28.000+02:00
The UAE capital markets were also high on the chart of the region’s most liquid markets in 2016.
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Brokers
Exclusive: New Dubai License and Office for One Financial Markets
2017-04-03T10:19:20.000+02:00
One of the biggest Middle East focused brokers is marking its tenth anniversary with a new Dubai office.
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Stock Exchanges of Nairobi and Qatar to Cooperate on Islamic Finance
2017-03-13T14:48:18.000+02:00
The two sides will share information relating to listing, trading, depository operations, clearing and settlement.
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Innovation
IBM Implements Expanded Blockchain Initiative in Dubai
2017-02-07T10:00:39.000+02:00
IBM will also be working with UAE-based groups to advance blockchain use in the region.
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News
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies are Exempt from UAE's Virtual Currencies Ban
2017-02-02T13:16:20.000+02:00
The Central Bank of the UAE clarified new regulations that caused fear among Bitcoin exchanges and other startups.
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Executive Moves
Amana Capital Promotes Ziad Melhem to Chief Business Development Officer
2017-01-23T12:40:47.000+02:00
Ziad Melhem has been elevated from his role as Chief Marketing Officer after three years with Amana Capital.
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Blockchain Could Help the Middle East Leapfrog Into the Digital Age
2017-01-20T13:27:25.000+02:00
"It’s a great chance to build a new financial infrastructure in the region."
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Execution
Chinese Central Bank Designates Yuan Clearing Bank in United Arab Emirates
2016-12-09T18:55:13.000+02:00
China's third largest lender by assets has been selected as the second clearing hub in the Middle East.
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Execution
SCB China Launches Direct Trading for UAE, Saudi Currencies
2016-09-29T16:36:38.000+02:00
The bank has launched a direct trading business for RMB/AED and RMB/SR due to the currency's increasing role in trading.
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Flat6Labs Synergy with UAE Regulator to Support Fintech in Abu Dhabi
2016-05-31T10:16:14.000+02:00
Abu Dhabi Global Market regulator FSRA inks MoU with Flat6Labs for fintech.
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Emirates NBD Partners with Open Bank Project for FinTech Program
2016-03-09T13:54:09.000+02:00
The half-century old banking group is keeping pace with new product solutions for its Middle East business and beyond.
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Executive Moves
Deutsche Bank Abu Dhabi Elevates Thomas Haag to General Manager
2016-02-01T17:07:26.000+02:00
Following a lengthy tenure with Deutsche Bank, Thomas Haag steps into the role of General Manager of the lender's Abu Dhabi operations.
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Brokers
Saxo Bank Hikes Margin Requirements on Middle Eastern Pegs
2016-01-21T13:21:39.000+02:00
Saxo Bank has reduced the leverage available to traders betting on a decline of the Saudi riyal and the UAE dirham.
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