ABC International Bank plc	ABC's strategy of diversified growth led to the development of its widespread network (the "ABC Group") of branches, representative offices, subsidiaries and affiliates in twenty countries around the world, including most principal international financial centers.
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.	General Announcement The ABN AMRO Access Terms & Conditions have been modified. The new terms and conditions become effective as of 1 November 2007 and replace all previous versions of the ABN AMRO Access Terms & Conditions. You will receive further information via Bankmail so make sure you check your Bankmail regularly. ABN AMRO Bank N.V. is established at Gustav Mahlerlaan 10, 1082 PP Amsterdam, 0900 - 00 24 (€ 0.10 per minute). ABN AMRO Bank N.V. is allowed to offer payment, savings and credit products, to act as intermediary for insurance and credit products and to offer and/or perform investment services. ABN AMRO Bank N.V. has been granted a banking licence by De Nederlandsche Bank N.V. (Dutch Central Bank) and is entered in the register of the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten, AFM).
Ahli United Bank	The traditions of the Ahli United Bank (UK) and Ahli United Bank (Bahrain), (formerly called Al-Ahli Commercial Bank) bring complementary expertise to the AUB network - particularly AUB(UK)'s experience offering quality private banking services in London, and AUB Bahrain's reputation as the 'People's Bank' of Bahrain.
Al Baraka Bank Bahrain S.A.L.	Al-Baraka Bank Lebanon S.A.L. is the Lebanese subsidiary of Al-Baraka Bank B.S.C., a Bahrain-based Islamic Bank. The bank was established in Lebanon in 1992 and it is the first developing Islamic bank in Lebanon.
ALBARAKA ISLAMIC INVESTMENT BANK	AlBaraka Islamic Bank is a leading Islamic Bank operating in Bahrain, covering Saudi Arabia, UAE, other GCC countries and Pakistan. The bank has a large base of customers who aspire to conduct their investments and financial transactions on the lines of Islamic Sharia.
Arab Bank PLC	Our mission has been the road map for leading to the bank's significant role in developing Arab economies through financing strategic infrastructural projects across the Middle East /North Africa region (MENA). With Headquarters based in Amman, Jordan, the Arab Bank constitutes the first private sector financial institution in the Arab World. The Arab Bank is ranked amongst the largest international financial institutions, with a rating of A- from Fitch, A- from Standard & Poor and A3 from Moody’s. At end of 2007, Arab Bank Group achieved a pre-tax profit of US $1001.1 million. Total assets reached almost US $38.3 billion, while shareholders' equity base is US $6.9 billion. The Arab Bank has an unmatched Global Arab branch network with 500 branches spanning 30 countries in 5 continents. We enjoy prominent positions in key financial markets and centers such as London, New York, Dubai, Singapore, Zurich, Paris, Frankfurt, Sydney and Bahrain. We offer a variety of products and services covering four major areas: Personal Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), AB Private Banking and Treasury, which are catered to serve the needs of individuals, corporations, government agencies and other international financial institutions.
Arab Banking and Finance	Report on banking and finance in the Arab world; contains country profiles and listings, directory of banks and financial institutions, ranking by capital, ranking by assets, BIS capital adequacy ratio, bank ratings etc.
Arab Banking Corporation	Arab Banking Corporation was incorporated as a Bahrain joint stock company on January 17, 1980 through a special decree by the Amir of Bahrain. It obtained an offshore banking unit licence from the Bahrain Monetary Agency on April 7, 1980, and began operations in the same month. It is headquartered at ABC Tower in the Diplomatic Area of Bahrain.
Bahrain Credit	The Company's main business is providing short, medium and long term consumer finance as described here below to residents of Bahrain. Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company BSC, which is well known as “Tas’heelat” was established on 29th August, 1983 under Bahrain’s Commercial Companies Law 1975, as a closed Company with and authorised capital of BD. 10,000,000 and issued capital of BD 5,000,000 with an objective to act as a specialist finance Company. In 1993, Tas’heelat became a public shareholding company with an authorised capital of BD 50,000,000 and issued capital of BD 11,000,000. Effective 26th June, 2005, the Company became licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) to operate as financial institution. In 1989, Tas’heelat acquired the agency right of Honda, Cadillac, Hummer and GMC cars dealership in Bahrain and Established National Motor Company (NMC). In 1997, Tas’heelat Insurance Services Co. WLL was established to offer new and innovative financial services and insurance products. The Company offers a spectrum of insurance services under one roof. In October 2002, Tas’heelat Real Estate Services Company (S.P.C) was established to offer investors and consumers a variety of real-estate related services such as property valuation, brokerage and management.
Bahrain Development Bank	BDB commenced operations on January 20, 1992 as the country's premier Development Financial Institution. The Government had entrusted the Bank with the vital task of promoting investments in Bahrain, with the aim of diversifying the economic base, therby creating new employment opportunities for Bahrainis and contributing significantly to the overall socio-economic development of the country. Over the years, BDB has extended its innovative mix of financial services to reach a large number of entrepreneurs, spread across a broad range of economic sub-sectors, including manufacturing, tourism, health, education, fisheries, agriculture, professionals, and other value-adding service activities. By acting as an effective catalyst in the complex national economic programme of capital creation, employment generation, export promotion, import subsititution, technological upgradation, privatization and manpower development, BDB has come to be widely recognized as a vigorous and successful promoter of well-planned, market-driven business enterprises in Bahrain.
BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF BANKING & FINANCE	BIBF is a leading professional training Institute in Bahrain and the Gulf Region. It was founded in 1981 to provide essential training for the banking community in Bahrain. Since then it has evolved into an internationally recognized training and development organization where over 100,000 students have attended courses since its inception. BIBF has been recognized as a provider of superior value, uncompromising high levels of customer satisfaction and results-oriented solutions.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait	The Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait was established in 1971 in both the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. Its shareholders consist of the general public and government of Bahrain, and banks and investment companies in Kuwait. The bank now operates in four countries including India and the UAE.
BANKER'S SOCIETY OF BAHRAIN	Established in 1979 by Ministerial Decree, the Bankers’ Society of Bahrain is the professional association of banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In 2007 there were 94 members banks of the Society.
Central Bank of Bahrain	The Central Bank of Bahrain ('CBB') is a public corporate entity established by the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law 2006. It was created on 7th September 2006. The CBB is responsible for maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It succeeded the Bahrain Monetary Agency, which had previously carried out central banking and regulatory functions since its establishment in 1973 (shortly after Bahrain secured full independence from Great Britain). The CBB inherits the BMA's 33-year track record and wide range of responsibilities. It implements the Kingdom's monetary and foreign exchange rate policies, manages the government's reserves and debt issuance, issues the national currency and oversees the country's payments and settlement systems. It is also the sole regulator of Bahrain's financial sector, covering the full range of banking, insurance, investment business and capital markets activities. The CBB's wide scope of responsibilities allows a consistent policy approach to be undertaken across the whole of the Kingdom's financial sector. It also provides a straightforward and efficient regulatory framework for financial services firms operating in Bahrain.
Citibank	Bahrain wing of the US bank; web site has details of services offered including personal accounts, credit cards, loans, investment products, treasury products etc.
Gulf Finance House	Gulf Finance House (GFH) is one of the most successful and innovative Islamic investment banks in the Middle East. GFH specializes in the identification and development of initiatives that unlock opportunity and accelerate economic growth. With a focus on the conception and delivery of high value economic infrastructure projects currently valued at over US $20 billion GFH is set for another watershed year. GFH pursues a unique business model that consistently outperforms the market, delivering high returns on client equity in successive projects as evidenced by the 61 % increase in profits to US $340 million during 2007. The GCC investment community holds GFH in high regard and continue to demonstrate the faith they hold in our ability to maintain a pipeline of high value initiatives. Showing strong loyalty, more than 25% of our investors roll over their returns in GFH funds.
Shamil Bank of Bahrain	Shamil Bank is a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, with commercial and investment banking activities. It has grown steadily to become one of Bahrain’s leading financial institutions. Shamil Bank provides a diverse range of products and services that cater to the financing and investment needs of individuals and institutions. Conducting its business in compliance with the principles of Sharia’a, it operates a network of local branches and maintains a presence in overseas markets through its subsidiaries, associated and affiliated companies. Shamil Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ithmaar Bank B.S.C., a full service investment bank.
Standard Chartered Bank	The Standard Chartered Group was formed in 1969 through a merger of two banks: The Standard Bank of British South Africa founded in 1863 and the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, founded in 1853. Both companies were keen to capitalise on the huge expansion of trade and to earn the handsome profits to be made from financing the movement of goods from Europe to the East and to Africa.
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