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DIB seeks to expand activities, mulls acquisitions
DIB might acquire financial institutions in line with the bank’s strategy
Improved regulations spur Takaful growth
Globally, gross Takaful premiums, or contributions, increased at a compound annual rate of 9% between 2014 and 2017
Turkish Islamic lender Ziraat says secures $250mln murabaha
Bank's third successful transaction in the murabaha syndication market.
Islamic Development Bank hires banks for dollar sukuk
The Jeddah-based triple A-rated institution has appointed Credit Agricole CIB, Emirates NBD Capital, Gulf International Bank, HSBC, JPMorgan, Natixis and Standard Chartered as joint lead managers and bookrunners.
Gulf's bond and sukuk markets set to grow after slow start
Ratings agency S&P says new issues by Saudi Aramco and Saudi Telecoms will boost activity
Dubai Islamic Bank in discussions to buy Noor Bank -sources
Dubai's sovereign investment group, Investment Corp of Dubai (ICD) will likely make a decision on any successful deal between DIB and Noor bank: source
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