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Global economic growth has passed the peak and is transitioning to a slower pace after being on an upswing for more than two years.
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Dubai FSA updated several modules of its Rulebook and Sourcebook for financial institutions.
February 25, 2019
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CBB published a new module on crypto-assets (Module CRA), along with the glossary of defined terms under Volume 6 of the CBB Rulebook, following a consultation.
February 21, 2019
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In this webinar, Moody's Analytics economists discuss Middle East's macroeconomic outlook with particular focus on the prospects for the Emirati and Saudi economies.
February 2019
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IMF published its staff report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
February 01, 2019
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ImpairmentCalc™ software produces IFRS 9 ECL estimates which are both forward-looking and incorporate the latest changes in the macroeconomic environment.
January 2019
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CBB issued draft rules to enable existing or potential investment firm licensees to offer “robo-advice,” which CBB rules define as “digital financial advice.”
January 22, 2019
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CBB proposed the revised Directive governing the requirements for credit risk management, as part of the Module CM of the Rulebook Volumes 1 and 2. The CBB Rulebook Volume 1 applies to conventional banks while Volume 2 applies to Islamic banks.
January 21, 2019
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SAMA published guidelines that set out its licensing process for banks in Saudi Arabia. The guidelines and criteria apply to applicants seeking a license to carry on banking business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the Banking Control Law (BCL).
January 07, 2019
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Dubai FSA updated several modules of its Rulebook and Sourcebook for financial institutions.
January 02, 2019
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CBB published a list of the expected consultations for 2019. These proposed rules would be a part of the CBB policy to enhance transparency and raise awareness on its regulatory development initiatives.
December 18, 2018
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SAMA published rules for licensing and supervision of branches of foreign insurance and/or reinsurance companies in Saudi Arabia.
December 17, 2018
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The rules offer a regulatory framework for the licensing and supervision of crypto-asset services, including those provided by a platform operator as a principal, agent, and custodian, within or from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
December 13, 2018
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CBB announced amendments to the Rulebook Volumes 1 and 2, along with a new module on Open Banking (Module OB) under the Rulebook Volume 5.
December 06, 2018
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In this webinar replay, Moody's Analytics economists discuss the Middle East's macro outlook and analyze economic prospects of MENA oil exporters and importers.
November 2018
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CBB announced the issuance of new leverage ratio requirements under Module CA (Part 3) for Islamic (Chapter CA-10) and conventional bank licensees (Chapter CA-15).
November 15, 2018
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CBUAE published regulations and standards on financial reporting and external audit, operational risk, market risk, and interest rate and rate of return risk in the banking book (IRRBB), along with rules on internal controls, compliance, and internal audit.
November 14, 2018
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CBE published the circular on the interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB) in Egypt.
October 04, 2018
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BCBS published two reports assessing the implementation of the net stable funding ratio (NSFR) and the large exposures (LE) framework in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
September 27, 2018
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Dubai FSA updated the Application Forms and Notices (AFN) Module of its Sourcebook for financial institutions.
September 01, 2018
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IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Saudi Arabia.
August 24, 2018
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CBB issued consultations on leverage ratio requirements and high-level controls modules for conventional and Islamic banks. CBB also finalized new requirements on the risk management related and the liquidity risk management modules to the Rulebook Volumes 1 and 2.
August 16, 2018
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Dubai FSA updated several modules of its Rulebook and Sourcebook for financial institutions.
August 01, 2018
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In this webinar, Mark Zandi and the Moody's Analytics team discuss recent changes to our Global Macroeconomic Model, and provide an overview of Scenario Studio, our new platform for custom scenario development. Learn more: www.moodysanalytics.com/scenariostudio
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CBJ explained in its instructions that the proper implementation of the new standard requires coordination and integration between different units of work in banks, especially units responsible for credit and risk management, financial, and information systems.
June 24, 2018
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CBUAE published the Regulation and the Standards on country and transfer risks. The Regulation and the Standards are intended to ensure country and transfer risks are appropriately managed by banks, in line with the leading international practices.
June 21, 2018
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CBUAE published Regulation and Standards on risk management for banks. The purpose of the Regulation and the Standards is to establish an overarching prudential framework for risk management in banks and to strengthen risk management across the banking sector.
June 21, 2018
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IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Qatar. Directors noted that the banking sector is healthy with high asset quality and strong capitalization.
May 30, 2018
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The Executive Board of the IMF endorsed the proposal on the use of the core principles for Islamic finance regulations (CPIFR), which were developed by IFSB with the participation of the Secretariat of BCBS.
May 24, 2018
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Increasing demand for credit has opened up the marketplace to a host of new tech-savvy lending providers. To compete in this new landscape, banks are changing their approach to credit management in order to provide faster and more convenient service to their clients.
