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IMF Staff Completes 2016 Article IV Mission to Islamic Republic of Iran
December 19, 2016--Higher oil production and exports are allowing economic growth to rebound from recession in 2015/16
Iran is urged to create the conditions for sustained macroeconomic stability and growth
The IMF welcomes Iran's strong commitment to AML/CFT reform that helps facilitate the expansion of correspondent banking relations
Source: IMF
New Islamic finance guidance on gold emphasises real deal
December 6, 2016--To encourage new Islamic finance products using gold
Sukuk, ETFs, trading accounts in development
Guidance also applies to silver-based contracts
Same-day settlement reduces risk, may be less convenient
AAOIFI plans workshops for wholesale gold market.
Source: AMEInfo.com
New Islamic finance guidance on gold, GCC F&B industry grows
December 6, 2016--Islamic finance experts have developed new rules for gold transactions; the GCC F&B industry continues to experience growth driven by the growing population and numbers of tourists
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Dubai's Emirates Islamic launches 1.5 bln dirham rights issue Emirates Islamic Bank, the shariah-compliant...
A draft of a long-awaited Egyptian investment law aimed at reviving the country's economy and attracting foreign investors will be sent to the cabinet on December 14
Source: Zawya.com
Poll: Mideast funds more bullish on equities but cautious on Saudi, Egypt
Qatar positive as funds hunt for high dividend yields
Source: AMEInfo.com
Opec agrees to cut production
Source: meed.com
Saudi close to technical breakout; UAE firms in speculative trade
Dubai's index rose 1.0 per cent Saudi Arabia's stock market neared a bullish technical breakout in early trade on Tuesday while speculative activity in small caps boosted United Arab Emirates markets...
Source: AMEInfo.com
Islamic finance body approves sharia standard for gold-based products
The Bahrain-based Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) said on Monday it had approved a sharia standard for gold-based products, a move aimed at expanding the use of bullion in Islamic finance.
Source: AMEInfo.com
Mirae Assets Global Investments launches maiden Islamic fund
Source: AMEInfo.com
December 5, 2016--Law aimed at reviving Egypt's economy and attracting foreign investors
Will be sent to cabinet on December 14
Egypt is trying to recover economically after 2011 uprising
December 3, 2016--Saudi stock market up by 16 percent month-on-month in November.
November 30, 2016--Most bullish balance towards stocks since January
UAE top pick, managers cite valuations.
November 30, 2016--Saudi Arabia will reduce oil output by 486,000 barrels a-day.
November 29, 2016--Saudi index climbed 0.7 per cent in first 30 minutes to 6,950 points
Banking and petrochemical sectors moved little
November 28, 2016--Traditionally, gold has been treated as a currency in Islamic finance
New standard addresses collateral, set off, screening and and gold exchange in transactions
November 23, 2016-Hong Kong-based launched its first sharia-compliant Asian equities fund
Islamic funds industry is now attracting regional firms seeking to penetrate markets from Saudi Arabia to Indonesia.
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