Thursday, 15 Apr 2021 05:51 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 The Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC Authority) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Labuan IBFC Incorporated to develop a long-term cooperation and boost the economic and financial sector ties between the two financial centres.
The MoU entails a commitment to collaborate on certain objectives including, but not limited to, marketing, awareness activities and identification of mutually beneficial initiatives.
Under the agreement’s structure, QFC and Labuan IBFC will commit to exploring a mutually beneficial framework to allow relevant financial institutions in the State of Qatar to operate in Labuan IBFC and allow relevant financial institutions in Labuan IBFC to operate in the QFC, subject to the approval of all competent authorities.
HBKU’s CIS stresses digital role of Islamic finance in sustainable development
08 Apr 2021 - 8:23
Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida, Chief Executive Officer, QFC Authority
The Peninsula
With a focus on sustainable economic development after the pandemic, the Center for Islamic Economics and Finance (CIEF) at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), held the fourth International Conference on Islamic Finance (ICIF) from April 4-6, with the support of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority.
The three-day conference provided a platform for dialogue and discussions to evaluate the opportunities and barriers for sustainable economic development under the “new normal”, which has deepened the digital economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). In the context of Islamic finance and economy (IFE), academic papers and policy-driven analyses highlighted the urgent need for a sustainable financing infrastructure that is agile, adaptable, and transfo
QFC, QCSD sign MoU to support financial markets development
04 Apr 2021 - 8:44
Misnad bin Abdullatif Al Misnad, Chief Executive Officer, QCSD (left) and Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida, Chief Executive Officer, QFC Authority during the signing of MoU to support the development of Qatari financial market.
The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Central Securities Depository (QCSD), the first and only depository that is licensed by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), to provide depository and associated services, in Qatar.
Focusing on the significant role of depositories in supporting the growth of Qatar’s financial markets, the MoU sets forth the framework of cooperation between the QFC and QCSD, which aims to stimulate, attract and bolster local and foreign investments. The two parties will be joining efforts to foster the culture of inves
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Advancement in technology making renewables affordable, cheaper
14 Mar 2021 - 9:17
Deepak John/ The Peninsula
Qatar is well ahead in preparations for carbon neutral world. Qatar has announced plans to expand its Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) capacity and aims maintain its position as the biggest producer of LNG, said experts in a panel discussion during a webinar organised by Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).
The webinar entitled ‘Structural Factors Driving Positive Change in the Gulf’ shed light on challenges and opportunities for a transition to a post-oil future with a focus on structural reforms to help achieve long-term fiscal sustainability and fair inter-generational wealth transfers.