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Bank Dhofar appoints new CEO

Oman: Tuesday, June 17 - 2008 at 09:58

Oman-based Bank Dhofar has namend Kris Babicci as its new CEO, the bank has announced. Babicci, who joined the bank in October 2007, was previously the Chief Operating Officer. Before joining Bank Dhofar in 2007, he held senior positions at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Standard Chartered Bank.

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How conventional bankers can become Islamic finance experts

Posted June 19, 2008

The lack of Islamic bankers is one of the biggest challenges the industry faces. Attending courses and obtaining certifications on Islamic Finance is key to winning clients' hearts and minds in the region as the sector adjusts to the growing consumer interest

UAE consultants to be regulated

Posted June 19, 2008

It is a tough year for investors. Fund information provider Lipper has just reported that the majority of Gulf equity funds were down in Q1 while, globally, hedge funds are in negative territory.

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Posted June 19, 2008

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