National Bank of Abu Dhabi

Bank 'does not want to overpay' and is not prepared to issue at previous rates.

Analysts said that Dubai World settlement has 'given a dose of confidence to investors.'

Here, in no particular order, is a round up of the bank CEOs we hear most in the Arabian Business offices, usually for the right reasons.

UPDATE 6: Dubai's DFM ends higher to claw back the previous day's losses.

NBAD appointed as financial advisor to draw up a long term financial strategy.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi sees higher lending driving increase this year.

Notes may be issued in any currency and any maturity of at least one month.

CEO also expects bank's growth to be at the higher end of overall loan growth.

Lender said that the figures represent a 34% jump on previous year's earnings.

Board of the biggest UAE bank by market value to discuss the buyback on April 27.

Government could alternatively inject additional deposits into banks - Tomalin.

New bond by National Bank of Abu Dhabi priced at 178 basis points - sources.

Bank had postponed plans to issue new convertible bonds in dollars & dirhams in February.

Bank plans to use its Jordanian base to expand and grow in the market.

AED1.5bn loan facility will finance the company's ongoing projects.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi misses analyst estimates for Q4 profit as more cash set aside for bad loans.

During the boom years, CIOs pushed their teams to the limit to ensure vital infrastructure would be ready in time - but with the downturn, many of these projects lie cancelled or indefinitely delayed. Piers Ford looks into the vital role of the project manager in preventing these kinds of situations.

Investment bank raises to 'buy' First Gulf Bank & NBAD from 'neutral' and 'sell'.

Abu Dhabi bank plans to use launch to expaned operations in Asian markets.

Largest lender by market makes the first disclosure of the potential fallout from Dubai's debt trouble.

Index measures performance of Shariah-compliant securities listed on ADX, DFM.

Bonds likely to be priced 190 to 200 bps over the benchmark mid-swap rate.

Sponsors of Shuweihat 2 power generation project said to have lined up 12 banks.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi eyes 22 branches in Egypt by 2013 and 3 branches in Oman next year.

Investors in troubled conglomerate look for representation at creditor meetings.

Agency says problems at Saudi company will impact how it assesses privately-held firms across Gulf region.

Six regional IT executives spell out exactly what they need from their IT providers

Bank posted a 12% drop in Q1 profits, but thinks market revival is in sight

Total of 18 international, regional and local banks are involved in the refinancing deal.

Bank is fourth in UAE to convert federal gov't deposits into Tier 2 capital.  

Threats to liquidity are not the only pressure points that banks and financial organisations need to be on the look out for. There are other immediate issues that can jeopardise security.

Abu Dhabi's five largest banks are expected to ease lending restrictions to investors this week.

Abu Dhabi bank's board aims to get nod for dividends at general assembly on Mar. 3.

UPDATE 8: Investors fear poor Q4 results and lack of immediate government action.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi chairman is replaced, no reason given in statement to UAE capital's bourse.

Income from trading, corporate finance, asset management will also fall - EFG Hermes.

Banks across UAE hike minimum monthly salary needed to qualify for personal loan.

Tomalin says management of Abu Dhabi's largest bank in favour, but decision up to gov't.

Speculation intensifies Abu Dhabi's leading banks to face first forced merger in the Gulf region.

Abu Dhabi banks ADCBl and NBAD describe merger reports as just 'rumour' as lenders' share prices soar.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi to issue new cards to all customers by Oct. 1.

Lloyds TSB, HSBC, Citibank, National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Dubai Bank hit by fraud.

Al-Salam Brokerage link-up will 'diversify products' and 'expand customer base'.

Emirate's biggest bank by market value says approved plans to offer employees convertible bonds.

Abu Dhabi charter firm looks to ramp service offering, including air taxi business.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi among syndicate financing conglomerate's expansion.

Abu Dhabi's biggest lender posted Q1 income of $238.3mn, an increase of 45.5%.

UAE emirate Umm Al Qaiwain considering unprecedented pay hike amid growing concern over inflation.

Some of emirate's biggest listed companies to accompany stock market on public relations drive.

This month Windows Middle East turns you into a phishing expert to help you safeguard your hard-earned green from online thieves.

Supply growth surges at second-fastest pace in five years, up more than a third at end of December.

London casino claims bank liable for unpaid debt from Emirati's $200mn betting spree.

Two-year rent freeze could help cut inflation in Gulf state, which hit 14% last year, NBAD says.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi revises forecast up by almost three percentage points on rising rents.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi rolls out Avaya IP Telephony to over 100 branches

UAE's second-largest lender to list 10-year convertible bonds on LSE to fund overseas expansion.

Mobile banking is tipped to be the next big thing in mature markets and could allow institutions here to offer services to unbanked consumers, Daniel Stanton discovers.

Michael H. Tomalin, chief executive of National Bank of Abu Dhabi, tells Daniel Stanton about his expansion strategy, and how to be number one.

UAE's second-biggest lender tops analysts' forecast with rise in net income of 14% to $156.9mn in Q3.

SMS Money Transfer allows customers to transfer money by SMS to any mobile phone user.

Chief executive says Abu Dhabi bank looking for acquisition targets, but has yet to find the right fit.

While online banking has made life easier, it has also exposed customers to the menace of cyber crime.

Each week Arabian Business turns the spotlight on a leading company.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank says it sees no merger with National Bank of Abu Dhabi for at least two years.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi is set to provide mortgages for the projects of the Dubai-based properties company.

Move by UAE's largest lender comes as more consolidation within the sector looks likely.

NBAD CEO says no merger under consideration, but banking consolidation makes sense.

The emirate has been ranked the 14th most expensive city for tenants.

NBAD becomes first bank in UAE to be granted full Swiss banking licence.

Financial advisor Ben Lester analyses the pros and cons of signing up to National Bank of Abu Dhabi’s Smart Deposit.

Fourth consecutive decline is blamed on costs developing Islamic and private banking units.

The value of United Arab Emirates' crude oil exports rose 11.3% in 2006 to a record 178 billion dirhams (US $48.5 billion), according to data from the economy ministry.

The value of UAE crude oil exports rose 11.3% in 2006 to a record $48.5bn, according to ministry data.

Growth in 2007 will be at its lowest since 2002, predicts the National Bank of Abu Dhabi.

Anybody wanting to pop along to their local bookshop to get hold of some thrilling stories about cyber-criminals launching sophisticated attacks won't have to go far - you just need to walk to your nearest newspaper stand.

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) is upgrading its core banking systems at all of its locations around the globe

Bank will be first in region to support phone payments

National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has awarded Fujitsu Services with a contract to supply Fujitsu Siemens Computers Primepower 900 servers as the platform for its new core banking system.

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The achievements of firms — both local and international — and individuals were celebrated at the second IT Weekly Middle East Arab Technology Awards

Systems security used to be about keeping the bad guys out, but as threats have evolved identity management and authentication have emerged as key to successful policing

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National Bank of Abu Dhabi is the latest of the UAE’s major local banks to jump on to the Internet bandwagon, with the announcement that it is set to deploy Infosys’ BankAway Web banking solution.