Central bank now ultimate market regulatory authority; Lengthens stock trading settlement time; Applications for bank brokerages to be reviewed in 30 days; Qatar Financial Centre to encourage stock listings
July 18, 2012 5:26
Brent on track for biggest monthly loss in 2 yrs; Losses trimmed after European Commission recommendations; Risk aversion grips markets as fears on Spanish banks mount; Hopes fade for China stimulus package; Coming up: API weekly inventory data; 2030 GMT
May 30, 2012 5:37
The new ratio is effective starting on June 26, the bank said on its website. On March 20, it announced it was reducing the ratio to 12 percent from 14 percent.
May 27, 2012 5:19
Bond will target U.S. institutional investors; Will aim to raise $1.25 bln over 7 or 10 years -IFR; Mandates JP Morgan, Citi, Stanchart, GIB - sources; Bahrain faces budget deficit in 2012
May 9, 2012 9:12