http://arab-bankers.co.uk/en-usABA - updatesABA - updates Standard Chartered's presentation at the ABA's Living Wills seminar on 03.05.2012http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/109/Standard_Chartered_s_presentation_at_the_ABA_s_Living_Wills_seminar_on_03_05_2012http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/109/Standard_Chartered_s_presentation_at_the_ABA_s_Living_Wills_seminar_on_03_05_2012Tue, 08 May 2012 13:38:01 +0200 KPMG's second presentation at the ABA's Living Wills seminar on 03.05.2012http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/108/KPMG_s_second_presentation_at_the_ABA_s_Living_Wills_seminar_on_03_05_2012http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/108/KPMG_s_second_presentation_at_the_ABA_s_Living_Wills_seminar_on_03_05_2012Tue, 08 May 2012 13:36:04 +0200KPMG's presentation at the ABA's Living Wills seminar on 03.05.2012http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/107/KPMG_s_presentation_at_the_ABA_s_Living_Wills_seminar_on_03_05_2012http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/107/KPMG_s_presentation_at_the_ABA_s_Living_Wills_seminar_on_03_05_2012Tue, 08 May 2012 13:31:28 +0200Accessing Lebanon: Towards new synergies between UK and Lebanese Businesshttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/106/Accessing_Lebanon_Towards_new_synergies_between_UK_and_Lebanese_Businesshttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/106/Accessing_Lebanon_Towards_new_synergies_between_UK_and_Lebanese_BusinessThu, 22 Mar 2012 13:53:21 +0100Central Bank of Libya Interviewhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/104/Central_Bank_of_Libya_Interviewhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/104/Central_Bank_of_Libya_Interview<p>Restructuring Libya's banking and financial institutions and strengthening the regulatory framework are among the key priorities for the Central Bank of Libya, Governor Saddek O. Elkaber said in an exclusive interview with Arab Banker Editor-in-Chief.</p><p>Governor El Kaber is concurrently Chairman, Arab Banking Corporation, Bahrain.</p><p>"Currently, the most important priorities of the CBLMon, 19 Mar 2012 22:13:10 +0100A joyous Christmas and New Yearhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/103/A_joyous_Christmas_and_New_Yearhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/103/A_joyous_Christmas_and_New_Year<p>The Arab Bankers Association and <em>Arab Banker</em> wish all members, patrons, subscribers and visitors to this website a blessed Christmas full of joy and a New Year of peace, prosperity and new opportunities. Our photo shows candles alight at the Nativity Church, Bethlehem.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:35:39 +0100A blessed Eid Sa'eed to all http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/102/A_blessed_Eid_Sa_eed_to_allhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/102/A_blessed_Eid_Sa_eed_to_all<p>The Arab Bankers Association and Arab Banker wish all members, patrons, subscribers and visitors to this website a blessed Eid al Adha.</p>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:56:06 +0100ABA Real Estate Seminarhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/101/ABA_Real_Estate_Seminarhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/101/ABA_Real_Estate_Seminar<p>The Arab Bankers Associates invites you to its forthcoming seminar on the <strong>London Real Estate market&hellip;Recent developments &amp; funding issues</strong>. The seminar will take place on Thursday, 24 November 2011, 5.30pm for 6.00pm, at the ABA offices, Arab British Chamber of Commerce building, 43 Upper Grosvenor Street, London W1K 2NJ. The seminar offers an exceptional opportunityThu, 03 Nov 2011 18:09:55 +0100Arab Banker Online and Print Editionhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/100/Arab_Banker_Online_and_Print_Editionhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/100/Arab_Banker_Online_and_Print_Edition<p><em>Arab Banker</em>'s latest Print and Online edition looks at the evolving investment climate in the GCC region, the risks posed by the Iran crisis and the eurozone troubles and the role increasingly played by GCC investors outside the Middle East, especially Europe, Africa and the Americas. View the latest issue.</p><p>The GCC region has gone through a vast array of financial developmentsThu, 03 Nov 2011 13:34:35 +0100Homage to Amine Alamehhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/99/Homage_to_Amine_Alamehhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/99/Homage_to_Amine_Alameh<p>The Arab Bankers Association extends its homage and offers sincere condolences on the passing of Mr Amine Alameh, an illustrious past member of the ABA Executive Committee.</p><p>The ABA, its board of directors and <em>Arab Banker</em> wish to convey heart-felt condolences to the members of the family of Mr Amine Alameh, who is fondly remembered by his friends and colleagues as the 'Sheikh'Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:11:15 +0100Saudi Finance Forum: Growth & Stabilityhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/98/Saudi_Finance_Forum_Growth_Stabilityhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/98/Saudi_Finance_Forum_Growth_Stability<p>The Arab Bankers Association supported an event on 13 October 2011, <em>Saudi Finance Forum: Growth &amp; Stability</em>, organised by the Arab British Chamber of Commerce at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. Use the link below to download the programme.</p>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:29:23 +0200Libya Business & Finance Briefinghttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/97/Libya_Business_Finance_Briefinghttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/97/Libya_Business_Finance_Briefing<p>The Arab Bankers Association and <em>Arab Banker </em>supported a Libya Briefing in London on 18 October 2011, organised by The Libyan British Business Council and MEC International, looking at developments since the Transitional National Council assumed power in the country.</p><p>The Libya Briefing at FTI Consulting offices, London WC1V 7PB, was an opportunity for ABA members to get up toMon, 03 Oct 2011 16:38:40 +0200"ABA 2011 Gala Dinner"http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/96/ABA_2011_Gala_Dinnerhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/96/ABA_2011_Gala_Dinner<p>The Arab Bankers Association held its annual Gala Dinner on Thursday&nbsp;the 20th of October 2011 at the Ballroom of the <strong>Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9PY. </strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>The Keynote Address was delivered</strong><strong> by<em> Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint</em></strong><em> - </em><em>Minister of State for Trade andThu, 22 Sep 2011 16:02:30 +0200Medical Aid for Palestinians Annual Dinnerhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/95/Medical_Aid_for_Palestinians_Annual_Dinnerhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/95/Medical_Aid_for_Palestinians_Annual_Dinner<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Medical Aid for Palestinians </strong></p><p><strong>Annual Dinner 2011</strong></p><p><strong><em>The Children of Palestine</em></strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Saturday 24th September 2011</p><p>The Royal Garden Hotel, High Street Kensington, London</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Medical Aid for Palestinians is delighted&nbsp;to invite youTue, 13 Sep 2011 15:37:11 +0200The growing pains of Islamic Financehttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/94/The_growing_pains_of_Islamic_Financehttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/94/The_growing_pains_of_Islamic_Finance<p>The Arab Bankers Association and <em>Arab Banker</em> supported an Arab Financial Forum roundtable on Islamic banking and finance in London on 12 October, 2011.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Are you an Islamic Banking and Finance specialist and would you like to share your expertise with <em>Arab Banker</em> readers? Contact the Editor.</p>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:22:50 +0200Eid Mubarakhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/93/Eid_Mubarakhttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/93/Eid_Mubarak<p><em><strong>The Arab Bankers Association and Arab Banker magazine warmly wish members, subscribers and friends an Eid al-Fitr full of joy and happy reunions.</strong></em></p>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:38:07 +0200Welcome to the New ABA Sitehttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/92/Welcome_to_the_New_ABA_Sitehttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/92/Welcome_to_the_New_ABA_Site<p>The ABA site has been updated, with an emphasis on the social networking, events, and news areas of the site.</p><p>Redesigned from the ground up, you'll notice the new Map section, an improved profile page for our members and several more improvements on the way.</p><p>We hope you appreciate the design.</p><p>Give us feedback at the contact page.</p>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:17:22 +0200"ABA Iftar 2011"http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/91/ABA_Iftar_2011http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/91/ABA_Iftar_2011<p>The Arab Bankers Association is delighted to invite you, Family &amp; Friends to our Iftar Dinner on Monday 15th of August at 08:00pm at Noura Lounge.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please find enclosed details of the invitation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For&nbsp;reservation please contact the ABA on:</p><p>ZinaThu, 14 Jul 2011 16:17:35 +0200Arab Banker's latest issuehttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/90/Arab_Banker_s_latest_issuehttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/90/Arab_Banker_s_latest_issue<p><em>Arab Banker</em>'s latest issue looks at the tumultuous developments across the Middle East and North Africa region and their current and perceived future impact on the banking and finance sector and financial markets in the region. View Arab Banker online.</p><p>A rash of ratings actions, predicted in the last issue of <em>Arab Banker</em>, is explained in the context of investorThu, 30 Jun 2011 15:38:18 +0200A presentation on "EGYPT:Impact of Political change on Economy & Finance" http://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/88/A_presentation_on_EGYPT_Impact_of_Political_change_on_Economy_Financehttp://arab-bankers.co.uk/posts/view/88/A_presentation_on_EGYPT_Impact_of_Political_change_on_Economy_Finance<p>It is our pleasure to invite you to a presentation by the Chairman &amp; Managing Director of Commercial International Bank, Egypt's largest private sector bank.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mr. Ezz Al Al-Arab joined CIB in 1999 and was elected Chairman &amp; MD in 2002. His experience in global banking &amp; investments includes senior positions at&nbsp;Merrill Lynch , J.P. Morgan and&nbsp;DeutscheThu, 23 Jun 2011 10:03:54 +0200