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Monday, December 7 - 2009

BMA-HSBC workshop on Islamic investments

The Bahrain Monetary Agency and HSBC Amanah Finance are organizing a workshop on 'The Evolving... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, November 30 - 2003 at 15:37

BMA issues new coins, currency notes for Eid Al Fitr

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) is issuing new currency notes and coins worth BD24.07 million,... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, November 23 - 2003 at 16:53

BMA launches USD 50 million Islamic leasing bonds issue

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) is launching a USD 50 million issue of Government Islamic... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, November 19 - 2003 at 16:04

BMA to extend time for cheques clearance

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) is extending the time for clearance of high value cheques and... Read full article »
Bahrain: Monday, November 17 - 2003 at 13:49

BMA expands scope of broking services licence

The Bahrain Monetary Agency has expanded the scope of its licence for brokerage firms, allowing... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, November 02 - 2003 at 12:27

Bahrain banks being prepared for Basel II

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has begun working with the country's banks to facilitate the... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, October 21 - 2003 at 14:47

BMA mandates Citi Islamic Investment Bank for USD250 million Ijara bond issue

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has mandated Citi Islamic Investment Bank to arrange a USD250... Read full article »
Bahrain: Saturday, October 18 - 2003 at 13:10

Bahrain's Islamic banking industry poised for further growth, says BMA Governor

Bahrain's Islamic financial industry stands on solid ground and is poised for further growth and... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, October 08 - 2003 at 12:21

GCC project finance market set to double, says BMA Governor

The GCC project finance market is set to double over the next five years as the region continues... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, October 08 - 2003 at 11:11

BMA licence for investment advisory service

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has granted a licence to Kuwait Finance House (KFH) to operate... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, September 30 - 2003 at 14:53

USD600 million Malaysian Islamic sukuk

A USD600 million Malaysian sovereign Islamic bond (sukuk) issue has been listed on the Bahrain... Read full article »
Egypt: Wednesday, September 24 - 2003 at 15:28
Mr. Al Bassam, right, receives the award from Mr. Belselah, left, watched by Mr. Ali Kamali, Managing Director of Datamatix.

BMA wins prestigious award

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has won a prestigious award in recognition for the Agency's '... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, September 24 - 2003 at 15:18

BMA issues consultation on insurance business rules

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has issued a consultation paper, setting out proposed conduct... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, September 21 - 2003 at 12:58

BMA pioneers two new liquidity management contracts for Islamic financial institutions

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has developed two new Islamic financial contracts in yet... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, September 17 - 2003 at 14:24

Bahrain banks' profits jump 30 percent during 2003

Half-year profits of Bahrain's locally incorporated banks rose 30 percent in 2003 over the... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, September 16 - 2003 at 14:41