03/06/2018
Kuwait rushing to beat Saudi IPO- What is it selling and why?
Where does that leave other rivals in the region?
Research, Comment and Analysis
03/06/2018
It’s time for a mindset change: CBB Governor
“The society is stressing the wrong problems,” said Al Maraj, as he urged technoprenuers, finance professionals and the business community to make their voices heard.
03/06/2018
‘Two-thirds of expats would make UAE their permanent home’: FPI
The research was carried out last November, and was aimed at learning more about the attitudes of expats living in the UAE with respect to their savings and investments, personal goals and lifestyles.
03/06/2018
Economic, financial impact on Qatar from boycott is fading: IMF
The crisis revolves around allegations by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt that Qatar supports terrorism, a charge which Doha denies.
03/05/2018
What the year-end financial results say about the UAE economy
Opinion: Year-end corporate results paint a mixed picture for the real estate, retail and leisure sectors in the country, writes Suresh Vaidhyanathan, senior CFO and certified board director, Platinum Corporation
03/05/2018
JP Morgan bolstering Saudi Arabian business in anticipation of FDI flows
The US lender is setting up a custodian business after creating equities brokerage in the kingdom last year
03/04/2018
Bridging trade finance gap key to trade growth
Making trade finance an investible asset class can open up huge liquidity pools to trade
03/04/2018
Kuwait among frontrunners in philanthropy, says Min.
On the two-day gathering, Al-Afasi said it delves into charitable endowment under Islamic law, which typically involves donating a plot of land or other assets for philanthropic purposes.
03/01/2018
Exclusive Interview: EBRD to invest at least €1B in Egypt in 2018
EBRD‘s equity stakes generally don’t exceed 25 percent , she said affirming that this step will encourage foreign investors' confidence in the Egyptian economy.
02/27/2018
Fintech firms must ‘collaborate or fail’ warns Capgemini
FinTechs drive revitalization of the financial services customer journey
02/27/2018
Private wealth in Turkey in decline: Report
2017 was not a great year for Turkey in terms of wealth growth.
02/27/2018
Qatari banks find investor appetite in niche markets
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain cut diplomatic ties with Qatar last year, and imposed an economic boycott, protesting against its relationship with Iran.
02/26/2018
Private Debt a Valid Asset Class for Private Banking by Gary Dugan
Private debt is a new asset class that most high net worth investors should consider for risk diversification and income generation
02/26/2018
GWM seek to increase female adviser numbers
That said, the female advisers currently working at Guardian are amongst some of the most qualified and experienced in our industry.
02/26/2018
Revealed: the average expat salary in Dubai
HSBC Expat Explorer survey says emirate has growing reputation for job prospects and great social life
02/25/2018
Saudi January inflation jumps to 3.0 percent on VAT, gasoline price hike
Residential rents are exempt from the tax, and the Saudi real estate market has been slumping.
02/25/2018
Large UAE banks report higher Q4 profits
The four largest UAE banks, accounting for around 62 per cent of UAE banking sector assets as of December 2017, delivered a solid rise in net profits in the final quarter of 2017, said Nitish Bhojnagarwala, vice president at Moody's.
02/24/2018
Millennials love to spend and not save
Investing has become more difficult in a volatile market after a strong 2017
02/23/2018
Moody's: SAMA Deal with Ripple Provides $400 Million to Banks
Khalaf indicated that Emirati banks are aiming for similar agreements.
02/22/2018
Saudi Arabia: Loss Of Economic Confidence
The success of these efforts will be vital to the transformation of the Middle East into a stable, vital part of the global twenty-first century economy.