Basel III prompts strategic rethink for Middle East banks

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Subjects / Capital

Nick Kochan | May 4, 2017

Though Middle East banks are generally in a strong position from a capital perspective, the rigours of complying with Basel III are nevertheless making them revisit their corporate strategies. By Nick Kochan.

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Return of geopolitics
Headaches for global banks

EMIR REFIT
Potential to trigger unintended consequences

Basel III prompts strategic rethink for Middle East banks

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Return of geopolitics Headaches for global banks

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Return of geopolitics
Headaches for global banks

EMIR REFIT
Potential to trigger unintended consequences