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Hogan Lovells

Shifting (Regional HQ) Sands – to Saudi

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On February 15th, the Saudi Press Agency issued a statement confirming that the Government of Saudi Arabia intends to stop contracting with entities whose regional headquarters are not located in the Kingdom by January 1st...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Bennett Jones Fall 2014 Economic Outlook

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We expect a modest strengthening of global growth over the next two years relative to 2013 and 2014, largely originating from the advanced economies, and the U.S. in particular. Growth in the emerging economies as a whole...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Far Beyond the Valley

Global tech hubs are a source of technology, talent, and funding - While media coverage of the technology industry focuses largely on Silicon Valley, savvy tech and life sciences executives have been looking much...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

How Greater Regulation Will Lead to Islamic Finance Growth in Qatar

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Qatar is set to further enhance financial markets regulation by developing a consistent risk-based regulatory framework. Governor H.E. Abdulla bin Saoud al Thani has announced a three-year strategic plan, which was jointly...more

K&L Gates LLP

A good first half for Qatar

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Despite a highly competitive market with new insurance companies entering the Qatari market through the Qatar Financial Center, Damaan Islamic Insurance Company recorded a profit of QAR28 million (US$7.68 million) for the...more

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Awards all around for Qatar’s financial markets

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The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued a directive to restrict banks’ total investment portfolios in equities and debt instruments to 25% of capital from the previously allowed 30% each. The recent decision also sets new...more

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