Bahrain
Spreading protests send Moroccan CDSs higher
Risk perceptions still climbing across Middle East
CDS spreads widen in Bahrain and Morocco
Risk perceptions continue to rise in the Middle East and north Africa as Libyan crackdown ratchets up political tension
Bahraini bankers criticised central bank in lead-up to crisis: WikiLeak
WikiLeak alleges some economists and bankers dissatisfied with Central Bank of Bahrain's slow reaction to real-estate sector problems
CDS spreads continue to rise in troubled Middle East
Risk perceptions on Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco and Bahrain widen
CDS spreads reach 18-month high in Bahrain
Bahraini authorities crack down on protesters as spreads rise across the Middle East and North Africa.
CDS up again on Bahrain after protests crushed
The violent crackdown on anti-government protests in Bahrain sent CDS on the country's debt up again today
CDS spreads rise in Bahrain and Tunisia
Risk perceptions rise across Middle East as popular protests continue
Bahrain CDSs peak after second protestor killed
Risk rises as protestors mass in Manama
CDS spreads remain volatile in north Africa and Middle East
Spreads widen in Egypt and Bahrain as popular protests continue across the region
S&P launches social responsibility index for Middle East and North Africa
S&P launches social responsibility index for Middle East and North Africa
Capital preservation the key in the Middle East, says Ahli United Bank
Keeping a lid on risk
Gulf One's Rowan: Op risk value lies in strategy
The thinker
CDS premiums boost option participation in structured products
Participation rates and coupons in structured products are being boosted by premiums from credit default swaps (CDS) sold on sovereign and corporate entities, say dealers.
Chasing the new
Management
Middle East should be cautious, urges Bahrain regulator
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A narrowing gulf
Many Middle Eastern nations are keen to implement Basel II, and larger banks have been stepping up efforts to develop an op risk framework. But smaller banks are being hindered by a shortage of resources and experienced staff, as Victoria Pennington…
Bahrain prepares to adopt Basel II
The Central Bank of Bahrain is out has with a consultation on its proposals concerning the implementation of Basel II.