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Monday, 23 November 2009 17:59 UAE time
Al Sanea Scandal
UAE banks' Saad, Algosaibi exposure seen at $2.9bn

UAE banks' Saad, Algosaibi exposure seen at $2.9bn

Banking & Finance
At least 13 UAE babnks, seven foreign banks affected, says central bank.

  1. Creditors of Saad Group unit hold first official talks
  2. Al Sanea Scandal

Creditors of Saad Group unit hold first official talks
Banking & Finance
Meeting takes place to discuss debt issues relating to Saad Investments Company.

Saudi Arabia calls for strict banking regulations
Banking & Finance
Finance chief also says conservative lending regime needed prior to G20 regulation debate.




Talking Al Sanea Scandal

Transparency is the only winner in Saudi scandal
Private firms have to become more open or face their financing cut off, says Soren Billing.

Soren Billing  

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SPOT POLL

Are Gulf banks right to practice "name lending" where companies can borrow soley on their name recognition?

No, this is what's to blame for the Saudi dispute and should be banned.
No, but it will carry on.
It's should only be part of the lending critera.
Yes, a company's reputation is the best indicator of its ability to repay.