UN General Assembly’s new convention to prevent and combat cybercrime Given the growing interconnectedness of the world, cybercrime has emerged as perhaps one of the most serious threats to global security, economic stability, and social well-being. Governments, businesses, and individuals feel the growing pressure of the rise in cybercrime at incredible speed,…
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Recent Updates to Saudi Arabia’s Essential Cybersecurity Controls Cybersecurity constitutes a most basic aspect of national security and economic prosperity, as nations are in a hurry to transform digitally. Saudi Arabia continues to remain fully committed to the safeguarding of its digital infrastructure with its continued Vision 2030. The National…
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Singapore’s Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill 2024 On 7 May 2024, Singapore’s Parliament passed the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill No. 15/2024, introducing pivotal amendments to the Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018. The Act previously provided the legislative framework for the management of cybersecurity threats, focusing predominantly on Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) essential computer systems…
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SCA Introduction of Anti-Money Laundering Provisions In a bid to fortify its regulatory framework and enhance financial integrity, the United Arab Emirates Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) has recently unveiled a pivotal amendment to its Rulebook, specifically targeting anti-money laundering (AML) measures and the combatting of terrorism financing and unlawful…
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Cryptocurrency Market in UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE), known for its dynamic economy and technological advancements, has been making significant strides in embracing the world of cryptocurrencies. This article delves into the current state of the cryptocurrency market in the UAE, exploring regulatory developments, market trends, and the evolving…
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Economic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open…
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SCA: Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange- Rules, Regulations, and Procedures Introduction The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) as of now, lists 73 companies. The listed companies include those from the banking, insurance, services, industry & hotels sectors. They include First Abu Dhabi Bank and Etisalat. The following article will cover the…
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Getting to Grips with Exchange Traded Funds An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a class of securities that follows an index, market, commodity, or other asset which can be bought and sold on a stock exchange like any other stock. An ETF may be set up to watch anything from a…
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Part I: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange - Investment Requirements Introduction Investing, as Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, describes, "…the process of laying out money now to receive more money in the future." It is a way to put money away when you're occupied with other things and make it work…
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Initial Public Offering - Qatar Introduction Qatar Exchange Company was established in 2009 replacing the Doha Securities Market. The exchange is monitored by Qatar Financial Market Authority (QFMA) and is a platform for trading various securities in the form of IPOs and other financial instruments. The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)…
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Initial Public Offering - Kuwait Introduction As per Law Number 7 of 2010, Regarding the Establishment of the Capital Markets Authority and Regulating Securities Activities, Security is defined as, “Any instrument - in any legal form - that evidences ownership of a share in a financial transaction and that is…
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Initial Public Offering - Lebanon Introduction The Banking Control Commission (BCC) was established in 1967 in Lebanon by the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) to administrate banking and control of the Central Bank. The BDL regulated banking as well as the financial market. In 2015, the Central Bank established the…
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Initial Public Offering – UAE An initial public offering is a process that allows companies to offer their shares to the public for the first time. This can be done by publishing a prospectus, offering shares for subscription, submitting relevant documents for approval and so on. Further, Public Joint Stock…
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Securities Lending and Borrowing Regulations as per Dubai Financial Market The Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) refer to a temporary arrangement of a loan of securities by a lender or a borrower. In this arrangement, the borrower is entitled to return securities at any time, and the lender may recall…
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