Janes Solicitors and Arab Financial Forum hosted a seminar for our corporate members on the recent scandals surrounding the Libor benchmark.
We held our annual real estate seminar on 5 July. As always it was well-attended and presentations detailed and informative.
FCA Executives Brief Arab bankers on regulatory expectations
The latest meeting between UK banking regulators and Arab banks in London took place in the ABA offices on 24 May. Five executives from the FCA attended along with representatives from 20 Arab banks.
- Date: 24th May, 2018
- ABA Offices, Mayfair
Navigating the Regulatory Maze, 2018
Senior executives from Grant Thornton, Fieldfisher and BNY Mellon briefed ABA members and friends on forthcoming regulatory initiatives affecting banks and capital markets.
- Date: 15th March, 2018
- ABA offices, Mayfair
Using Jersey as an International Financial Centre
Senior executives from Jersey Finance and from PwC briefed our corporate members on the legal, tax and infrastructural position of Jersey as a leading financial centre.
- Date: 23rd February, 2018
- ABA Offices, Mayfair
Members and Friends Celebrate at ABA Christmas Party
More than one hundred ABA members and their friends celebrated at our Christmas party on 13 December. Held at the Malborough Head in London's Mayfair, it was a great way to end the year.
- Date: 13th December, 2017
- Malborough Head, Mayfair
Members briefed on the new Criminal Finances Act
Partners from Mishcon de Reya and Grant Thornton briefed ABA members on Criminal Finances Act, several of whose provisions came into effect on 30 September.
- Date: 28th September, 2017
- ABA Offices
Fox Williams Briefs Corporate Members on Brexit
Three senior staff from the law firm Fox Williams briefed ABA Corporate members on possible Brexit scanarios, with particular reference to how immigation and employment regulations might change.
- Date: 21st September, 2017
- ABA Offices
ABA Christmas Party
Our Christmas party will be held on Wednesday 13 December in a private function room at the Malborough Head Pub, 24 North Audley Street, Mayfair, W1K 6WD. The party will include food and drink; entertainment; and a gift from our...
- Date: 13th December, 2017
- Malborough Head
CEOs of Arab Banks in London meet with banking regulators
The latest meeting between Arab banks in London and the UK regulators was held on 13 November.
- Date: 13th November, 2017
- ABA offices, Mayfair
Real Estate Seminar Focuses on Brexit and Changing Tax Treatment
We held our annual seminar on real estate on 19 July. There was a lot of discussion about Brexit and new taxes,and on alternative asset classes and Shari'ah property finance.
- Date: 19th July, 2017
- ABA Offices
Eid holiday Party at Maroush Gardens
This year's Eid holiday party was our biggest ever, with more than 120 members and guests joining us for dinner at Maroush Gardens in London's Mayfair.
- Date: 28th June, 2017
Financial Conduct Regulators meet with Arab Bankers in London
Four officials from the UK Financial Conduct Authority met with representatives of Arab Banks in London to brief them on recent regulatory developments.
- Date: 3rd April, 2017
- ABA Offices, London
Combining Gold and the Blockchain to Create a New Investment Product
Bradley Hall, the Chairman and CEO of ICON told ABA Corporate Members how his company is using the Blockchain to create a discreet and secure new investment vehicle based on physical gold.
- Date: 10th March, 2017
- ABA Offices, London
Arab Banks in London meet with bank regulators
The second meeting between senior managers of Arab banks in London and officials from the Prudential Regulation Authority was held in our offices on 28 November.
- Date: 28th November, 2016
- ABA Offices, London
Christmas Party at the Jumeirah
We held our Christmas Party at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge on 15 December. Photographs from the event can be seen on our Gallery pages.
- Date: 15th December, 2016
KPMG Briefs Corporate Members on CRS and New Tax Evasion Rules
Three executives from KPMG explained the requirements under the Common Reporting Standard and the implications of the new corporate offence related to tax evasion.
- Date: 23rd September, 2016
- ABA Offices
Annual Gala Dinner Draws Nearly 300 Guests
The ABA Annual Gala Dinner confirmed its position as the premier social event for London's Arab banking community with a sparkling evening at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower on 27 November. HE Saddek El-Kaber received the ABA award for...
- Date: 27th October, 2016
- Jumeirah Carton Tower
Annual Foreign Exchange and Commodity Seminar
Experts on economics, currencies and commodities combined to present their views at the ABA's annual seminar on FX and Commodities on 31 May. The event was sponsored by HSBC.
- Date: 31st May, 2016
Eid Dinner at Maroush
We held our Eid Dinner at Maroush on 7 July. The evening was sponsored by Bank ABC, National Bank of Kuwait International and QIB (UK), and attracted 120 guests.
- Date: 7th July, 2016
Transparency of Wealth and Taxes: are your clients ready?
The latest 'Corporate Members' Lunch' focused on new regulations relating to the reporting of wealth and taxes, and was presented by three experts from KPMG.
- Date: 3rd June, 2016
Responding to Sensitive Situations Involving Financial Crime
Law firms Mishcon de Reya and Alvarez & Marsal presented a seminar on how to deal with incidents involving financial crime at the ABA's offices on 11 May.
- Date: 11th May, 2016
- ABA Offices
Responding to Financial Crime, Increasing Cyber Security
Our seminar on Financial Crime and Cyber Security included perspectives from a range of industry experts with direct experience of combatting financial crime.
- Date: 21st April, 2016
Arab bankers in London meet with PRA officials to discuss current regulatory issues
Representatives from 21 Arab branches and subsidiaries in London met with officials from the Prudential Regulatory Authority at the ABA's offices on 26 February.
- Date: 26th February, 2016
- ABA Offices
Personal Liability for Senior Bank Managers: the New Rules
The ABA's first corporate member's lunch of 2016 addressed the issue of senior bank managers' personal liability, under the new UK regulations that come into effect in March 2016.
- Date: 29th January, 2016
UK Senior Managers Regime: What does it mean for you?
Experts from KPMG and Mishcon de Reya briefed ABA members on the practicalities of implementing the new Senior Managers Regime at the Association's latest evening seminar, held on 10 December.
- Date: 10th December, 2015
Star-studded turnout for ABA Gala Dinner
Over 270 guests attended the ABA's 2015 Gala Dinner on 5 November, including a former UK Finance Minister and a former Pakistani Prime Minister.
- Date: 5th November, 2015
ABA Real Estate Seminar Draws Big Crowd
The ABA's technical seminar on the real estate market drew a big crowd on 18 June. Presentations focussed on the London property sector, the use of Islamic finance in UK real estate.
- Date: 18th June, 2015
Experts Brief ABA Members on Oil Market Developments
The ABA's latest technical seminar focussed on development in global oil markets, with five experts giving their views on the prospects for prices, shale oil, and the future of OPEC.
- Date: 11th May, 2015
Corporate Members Briefing: Dealing with FATCA and CRS
The ABA's second corporate members' briefing of 2015 focussed on how banks can efficiently resolve challenges that are arising from FATCA and forthcoming Common Reporting Standard (CRS).
- Date: 6th March, 2015
Smith & Williamson Brief ABA Corporate Members on Changes to UK Tax Regime
Smith & Williamson hosted the first Corporate Members' Lunch of 2015, with a briefing on the UK authorities' changing approach to taxing high net worth individuals and offshore corporations.
- Date: 30th January, 2015
- ABA Offices
Understanding New Regulations on Conduct and Financial Crime
KPMG sponsored the ABA's last evening seminar of 2014, which focussed on financial conduct and anti-money laundering. The seminar was led by Julia Hoggart, from the FCA and Colin Darby, from KPMG.
- Date: 2nd December, 2014
Annual Real Estate seminar draws big crowd
Our annual seminar on real estate was held on 13 July and included presenations on the London residential and commercial property markets, Islamic property finance, and recent developments in tax and regulation.
- Date: 13th July, 2016
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The Cultural Scene
Here is a wide range of Middle East-related cultural events that will be happening in London during September and October. The selction has been made by Pamela Ann Smith, a longstanding commentator on Middle Eastern culture and a good friend of the Arab Bankers Association.
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