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* Sources say ECB considering buying corporate bonds* Earnings results beat expectations in Europe, the U.S.* European shares inch up, euro hits one-week low, yields fallBy Marius ZahariaLONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - European shares edged up and the euro hit a one-week low against the dollar on Wednesday, driven by upbeat company earnings results and hopes of corporate bond buying by the European Cen

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the United Arab Emirates' largest sharia-compliant lender, posted a 55.7% increase in third-quarter net profit on Wednesday, beating analysts' forecasts.

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the United Arab Emirates' largest sharia-compliant lender, posted a 55.7% increase in third-quarter net profit on Wednesday, beating analysts' forecasts.

A decision by Malaysia's bourse to bar a key shareholder in CIMB Group Holdings Bhd CIMB.KL and two other lenders from voting on their planned merger has given minority investors more clout and thrown doubt on the deal's prospects.

A decision by Malaysia's bourse to bar a key shareholder in CIMB Group Holdings Bhd CIMB.KL and two other lenders from voting on their planned merger has given minority investors more clout and thrown doubt on the deal's prospects.

Barwa Bank, Qatar's fastest growing Shariah-compliant banking service provider, will provide support to the Kawader programme, a leading educational and training initiative launched by Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) to contribute to the development of human resources and keep pace with the rapid development of the financial sector in Qatar.