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Central Bank of Bahrain

Type: Organization

Name: Central Bank of Bahrain

Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet for Central Bank of Bahrain

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

CBB Treasury Bills oversubscribed

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that this week's BD35m issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 114%. The bills, carrying a maturity of 91 days, are issued by the CBB, on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Bah ... [Published AME Info - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Treasury Bills, Oversubscribed, Central Bank of Bahrain

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Bahrain to host Islamic funds and investment meet

MANAMA: More than 400 key players, regulators and thought leaders in the global Islamic funds and investments industry are set to gather in the Kingdom of Bahrain on the 27th and 28th of May 2013 for the 9th Annual World Islamic Funds and Financial Markets ... [Published The Gulf Today - May 16 2013]

Entities: Bahrain, Central Bank of Bahrain, Islamic Finance

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 4 reports

Central Bank of Bahrain

Global sukuk market set to reach $292bn in issuances by 2016

By A Staff Reporter — MUSCAT — More than 400 key players, regulators and thought leaders in the global Islamic funds and investments industry are set to gather in Bahrain on May 27–28, for the 9th Annual World Islamic Funds and Financial Markets Conference ... [Published Oman Observer - May 15 2013]

Entities: Islamic Finance, Central Bank of Bahrain, Islamic Banking

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Jordan Islamic Bank

Jordan Islamic Bank financial results

Board of directors of Jordan Islamic Bank that is represented by Mr. Adnan Ahmad Yousif, Chairman of the Board of Directors - President and Chief Executive of Al Baraka Banking Group (ABG) which is situated in the Kingdom of Bahrain, approved the financial ... [Published AME Info - May 14 2013]

Entities: Jordan Islamic Bank, Al Baraka Banking Group, Bahrain

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 3 reports

Allianz SE

Allianz unit wins Bahrain licence

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has granted a licence to NextCare Holding to establish NextCare Bahrain in the kingdom.The group, which was incorporated in Bahrain with a paid up capital of $8 million, became by 2006 a member of the Germany Bavarian-based ... [Published Trade Arabia - May 15 2013]

Entities: Allianz SE, Bahrain, Central Bank of Bahrain, Health Insurance, United Arab Emirates

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Al Baraka Banking Group

ABG Q1 net income up 15% to $66m

Shaikh Saleh Chairman ABGBahrain-based leading Islamic banking group, Al Baraka Banking Group B.S.C (ABG), reported 15% increase in its net income to $66million at end of the first quarter of 2013.The financial statements of the Group for the first quarter ... [Published 24x7 News - May 12 2013]

Entities: Al Baraka Banking Group, Adnan Ahmed Yousif, Islamic Banking, Bahrain, Saleh Kamel

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 2 reports

University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB: Bahrain banks well-protected against cyber attacks

WAM MANAMA: Bahrain-based banks are well protected against any cyber threats or crimes perpetrated earlier this week by criminal gangs in 27 countries, of which two were Arab countries, board member of the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) Adnan Yousif was quoted ... [Published Emirates News Agency - May 13 2013]

Entities: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Bahrain, Cyber Attack

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

BAHRAIN: The Central Bank of Bahrain's Sukuk Ijarah oversubscribed by 107.5%

BAHRAIN: The Central Bank of Bahrain has announced that its BHD100 million (US$263.21 million) long-term Sukuk Ijarah has been oversubscribed by 107.5%... ... [Published Islamic Finance News - May 10 2013]

Entities: Bahrain, Oversubscribed, Central Bank of Bahrain

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Bill on personal loan repayment blocked

SHURA Council members have blocked the formation of a new BD50 million fund to help repay people's personal loans. They said the fund, which was proposed and rejected by parliament last month, was unconstitutional and would encourage people to take more ... [Published Gulf Daily News - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Fatima Al Balooshi, Central Bank of Bahrain, Ministry of Finance, Intellectual Property, Shura Council

First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 28 2013 - 1 reports

Arcapita says US court to confirm bankruptcy plan in mid-June

A US court is expected on June 11 to confirm the restructuring plan of Bahrain-based Arcapita , the company said, making it the first Gulf company to file for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 rules.Like most investment companies in the region, Arcapita ... [Published Arabian Business - Apr 28 2013]

Entities: Arcapita Bank BSC, Bankruptcy, Central Bank of Bahrain, Chapter 11

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

Sukuk issue a big success

MANAMA: The monthly BD18 million issue of Sukuk Al Salam securities has been oversubscribed by 266 per cent, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced yesterday.The expected return on the issue is 0.76pc compared with 0.81pc for the previous issue.The ... [Published Gulf Daily News - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Central Bank of Bahrain, Oversubscribed, Manama (Bahrain)

First reported Apr 21 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 2 reports

Basel III rules to be probed

MANAMA: A workshop on the Basel III global regulatory framework will be held in Bahrain later this month.It is being organised by the Union of Arab Banks in collaboration with the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB).Entitled Practical Implementations of Internal ... [Published Gulf Daily News - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: Basel III, banking risks, Richard Ellis, Stephen Williams

Quotes

Yvette Essen, director, industry research - Europe and emerging markets, and report author, said: "Bahrain is the least oil-dependent country of those in the GCC. Given that Bahrain does not have the same scale of natural resources as its neighbours, its development of a financial services sector has always been imperative. For many years, Bahrain was considered the Gulf’s financial centre, offering expertise and experience. The Central Bank of Bahrain is one of the most highly regarded regulators in the MiddleMiddle East, adopting a risk-based capital approach."

A.M. Best Special Report: Political Uncertainties Overshadow Bahrain’s Regional Hub Status [Published Business Wire - May 16 2013]

"We need to improve service. The customer should know that's this is the best service he can get because he's dealing with an Islamic bank. A Shari'ah financial institution cannot call itself an Islamic bank without having very good services, value pricing, and quality instruments and products. You need to drive your mission and earn your reputation from this and deliver" said Suliman Azzabin, CEO of Al Rajhi , in an interview on the sidelines of The 19th Annual World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) 2012 at the Gulf...

Simply service [Published Zawya.com - May 15 2013]

Giving more detail on PineBridge's regional investment approach, Mr. Aburida said: "With our flexible platform, we can partner with our investee companies to provide them one source of capital to fund their growth needs as well as unlock value in their real estate holdings. Our real estate investment strategy is centered around income-generating assets in the GCC markets. From a private equity perspective, we are focused on growth investments into business services, social infrastructure and industrial and manufacturing companies serving the growth-oriented demographics of the region. In addition, from a global demand perspective, we are targeting oil and gas services as well as downstream opportunities in the oil and gas value chain. With our international network, strong commercial and governmental links in the region and global platform, we will be a value-added partner to our portfolio companies by funding their growth needs, helping them expand and grow their footprint both organically and inorganically and providing advice on both strategic and operational matters."

Pinebridge Investments Middle East appoints Chief Investment Officer [Published Zawya.com - May 15 2013]

"Recent statistics shows growth in health insurance which recognises the opportunities in the region" he added.-TradeArabia News

Allianz unit wins Bahrain licence [Published Trade Arabia - May 15 2013]

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CBB Treasury Bills oversubscribed [Published AME Info - 9 hours ago]
Bahrain to host Islamic funds and investment meet [Published The Gulf Today - May 16 2013]
WIFFM conference to highlight expansion of Isla... [Published Arabian Gazette - May 16 2013]
A.M. Best Special Report: Political Uncertainti... [Published Business Wire - May 16 2013]
Global sukuk market set to reach $292bn in issu... [Published Oman Observer - May 15 2013]
Pinebridge Investments Names New CIO [Published PE Hub News - May 15 2013]
Islamic Funds and Investments Industry Witnesse... [Published Global Islamic Finance Magazine - May 15 2013]
Global sukuk market to hit $292 billion [Published Trade Arabia - May 15 2013]
Simply service [Published Zawya.com - May 15 2013]
Islamic Funds and Investments Industry Witnesse... [Published Masress.com - May 15 2013]
Pinebridge Investments Middle East appoints Chi... [Published Zawya.com - May 15 2013]
Allianz unit wins Bahrain licence [Published Trade Arabia - May 15 2013]
Firm awarded CBB licence [Published Gulf Daily News - May 15 2013]
NextCare wins new Bahrain licence [Published Trade Arabia - May 14 2013]
Jordan Islamic Bank financial results [Published AME Info - May 14 2013]
IFSB: Challenges ahead for next few years [Published Saudi Gazette - May 13 2013]
Tamkeen, Family Bank launch 'Mantoojati' initia... [Published AME Info - May 13 2013]
UAB: Bahrain banks well-protected against cyber... [Published Emirates News Agency - May 13 2013]
Bahrain banks warned against cyber attacks [Published Gulf Daily News - May 13 2013]
ABG Q1 net income up 15% to $66m [Published 24x7 News - May 12 2013]
Newgen Software to unveil latest addition to it... [Published AME Info - May 12 2013]
BAHRAIN: The Central Bank of Bahrain's Sukuk Ij... [Published Islamic Finance News - May 10 2013]
CBB Sukuk Al-Ijara oversubscribed [Published AME Info - May 09 2013]
Newgen EMEA Conclave To Catapult ... [Published EFYTimes.com - May 06 2013]
Tamkeen and Family Bank Launches "Mantoojati" i... [Published Zawya.com - May 06 2013]
BMI Bank reports first quarter profit of USD 0.... [Published Zawya.com - May 05 2013]
Kingdom of Bahrain to host 2013 Association of ... [Published Zawya.com - May 02 2013]
Bahrain Shura blocks loan repayment fund [Published Trade Arabia - Apr 30 2013]
Bill on personal loan repayment blocked [Published Gulf Daily News - Apr 30 2013]
CENTRAL BANK OF BAHRAIN: CBB receives Universit... [Published 4 Traders - Apr 29 2013]

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A.M. Best Special Report: Political Uncertainti... [Published Business Wire - May 16 2013]
PineBridge: Significant Opportunities for Inves... [Published Business Wire Professional Services News - Jan 28 2013]
PineBridge: Significant Opportunities for Inves... [Published EON Business - Jan 28 2013]