2007 Press Releases
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December 31, 2007
QFC Authority seeks public comment on proposed rulemakings

December 12, 2007
EFG-Hermes expansion momentum continues

December 10, 2007
Kamal addresses Euromoney Middle East Debt Markets Conference

November 29, 2007
INJAZ al-Arab launches operations in Qatar

November 11, 2007
AIG MEMSA Insurance Company Limited launches in Qatar

November 4, 2007
A unique gathering of the Middle East’s top financial services thought leaders

October 24, 2007
Consultation paper on Tax regime issued by QFC Authority

October 8, 2007
Nasco Karaoglan leads the way into the QFC

September 27, 2007
Kaupthing Bank hf. received licenses from Qatar Financial Centre Authority

September 16, 2007
Asset Management in the Middle East: The prospects for global financial institutions

September 11, 2007
QFCA Seeks Comments on Partnership Regulations

September 10, 2007
QFCA and Bloomsbury Publishing Announce Major Global Financial Knowdge Publishing Partnership

September 3, 2007
Corecap Merchant Bank receives QFC license

July 25, 2007
Moody's upgrades Qatar's sovereign rating from Aa3 to Aa2 in review of five Gulf countries

July 25, 2007
QFCRA Announces New Rules On The Regulation Of Collective Investment Funds

July 18, 2007
Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority Authorises Doha Bank Assurance Company LLC

July 18, 2007
AXA Insurance Gulf launches its Doha operations with the opening of its new branch in Qatar Financial Center

July 15, 2007
Qatar to create fully integrated, best practice regulatory and legal environment for financial services

July 12, 2007
QFC Authority Hosts Insurance Course

July 9, 2007
Goldman Sachs International granted license to establish an office in Qatar

July 8, 2007
Japanese finance minister visits QFC

July 8, 2007
QFCRA Announces New Rules on the Conduct of Insurance Business

June 17, 2007
AON to apply for QFC License

June 12, 2007
Gulf States and City of London conference supported by QFC Authority

June 12, 2007
QFC Authority Hosts “Chatham House” Debate

May 30, 2007
Qatar Financial Centre Authority to Launch Intranet Site for Licensed Firms

May 30, 2007
QFCRA publishes proposed rules on the conduct of retail business

May 27, 2007
Prime Minister Opens Qatar Financial Centre Tower

May 24, 2007
QFCRA publishes proposed rules for the regulation of Collective Investment Funds

May 23, 2007
EFG-Hermes signs Qatari joint venture

May 16, 2007
QFC Authority Rules Enacted

May 14, 2007
Major Alternative Investments Conference Held in Qatar

April 30, 2007
ALICO granted license to operate in QFC

April 18, 2007
Morison Menon, Dubai-based Audit & Consulting Firm, enters Qatar

April 11, 2007
QFC Regulatory Authority co-operation with US Comptroller of the Currency

April 5, 2007
Lehman brothers expands in Middle East

March 27, 2007
Qatar Financial Centre Authority Issues First Annual Review

March 26, 2007
MultaQa Qatar Begins in Doha

March 20, 2007
QFC Trust Regulations Enacted

March 19, 2007
MultaQa Qatar to attract representatives of top global insurance and re-insurance firms to Qatar

March 14, 2007
QFC Regulatory authority seeks comment on proposals for protection of retail customers

March 07, 2007
Qatar's Ratings Upgraded

February 27, 2007
Qatar Financial Centre Authority Seeks Public Comment on Draft Rules

February 25, 2007
The Appointment of an International Independent Judiciary For Qatar’s International Financial Centre

February 25, 2007
Networking Event for Financial Professionals to be Addressed by Steve Forbes

February 05, 2007
Lord Mayor of London Visits Qatar Financial Centre

January 17, 2007
QFC Authority seeks comments on trust regulations

January 14, 2007
New licence from QFC Underlines Deutsche Bank’s commitment to the Middle East

January 01, 2007
QFC authority appoints new board director