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BMA to host Basel II seminar

The BMA is to host an important seminar for bank directors, to raise awareness of the corporate... Read full article »
Bahrain: Saturday, June 03 - 2006 at 14:51

BMA issues new investment business rulebook

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has issued a new Volume of its Rulebook for licensees,... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, May 03 - 2006 at 16:50

World Islamic Funds & Capital Markets Conference to be held in Bahrain

The World Islamic Funds and Capital Markets conference will be held in Bahrain on 7 - 8 May 2006... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, April 18 - 2006 at 15:31

21.7% of Bahrain's population uses credit cards: BMA survey

Credit card usage continues to grow in Bahrain, posting a growth of 17.6% 2005, compared with the... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, April 16 - 2006 at 14:42

Credit upgrade for Bahrain

Standard & Poors (S&P) announced on April 5, 2006 that it is upgrading Bahrain's sovereign... Read full article »
Bahrain: Saturday, April 08 - 2006 at 14:34

Regional seminar for insurance supervisors in the MENA region

A regional seminar for insurance supervisors is set to take place in Bahrain from 27th to 29th... Read full article »
Bahrain: Monday, March 27 - 2006 at 11:35

First Islamic bond index introduced in Bahrain

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) hosted officials from Dow Jones Indexes and Citigroup Corporate... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, March 21 - 2006 at 15:06

Bahrain's financial system commended in IMF report

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently published the results of their financial... Read full article »
Bahrain: Monday, March 20 - 2006 at 13:43

The 3rd Middle East Insurance Forum to be held under the patronage of HE the Governor of the Bahrain Monetary Agency

The 3rd Middle East Insurance Forum, organized by Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group and the Bahrain... Read full article »
Bahrain: Thursday, March 16 - 2006 at 13:07

Regional seminar for insurance supervisors in the MENA region

A regional seminar for insurance supervisors is set to take place in Bahrain from 27th to 29th... Read full article »
Bahrain: Monday, March 13 - 2006 at 13:22
Mr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Baker, Executive Director, Financial Institutions Supervision, at the BMA.

BMA consultation on investment business rulebook

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has issued a second consultation paper, on the further work... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, March 07 - 2006 at 12:54
Mr. A. Rahman Al Baker, Executive Director, Financial Institutions Supervision.

Stage set for major insurance forum

The 3rd Middle East Insurance Forum is set to take place in Bahrain on 20th & 21st March 2006. Read full article »
Bahrain: Monday, March 06 - 2006 at 15:50

BMA wins prestigious award for its contribution to Islamic funds industry

The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has won a prestigious award in recognition for its pioneering... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, March 05 - 2006 at 16:11
Mr. Ahmed Al Bassam, Director, Licensing & Policy, at the BMA.

Bahrain's financial sector posts strong growth in 2005

Bahrain's financial services industry continued to develop and expand during 2005, with 32 new... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, February 21 - 2006 at 14:01
Seen here from left to right:  HE Mr. Rasheed M. Al Maraj, Governor of the BMA, HE Mr. Alderman David Brewer, The Lord Mayor of the City of London and HE Mr. Robin Lamb, British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Lord Mayor of London visits BMA

HE Mr. Alderman David Brewer, The Lord Mayor of the City of London visited today the Bahrain... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, February 15 - 2006 at 16:32