Managers of Wealth Middle East -Wealth, private banking and asset management news and opinion

Optimistic recovery in real estate flourishes with newfound interest in luxury developments

Local developers including DAMAC and Azizi describe changes in demand following the increase of sales in 2021

Qatar banking sector total assets stand at QR1.78tn in September: QNBFS

Loans grew by 7.2% YTD for 2021

Finance watchdog 'grey lists' Turkey in threat to investment

Research shows a grey-listing downgrade strains countries’ ties to foreign banks and investors that follow FATF rankings, suggesting the move could further weigh on Turkey’s lira, which touched a record low earlier on Thursday.

Western promise: European start-ups are luring Middle Eastern private equity

European start-ups are proving to be a lucrative asset for private equity firms, and are being targeted by Middle Eastern private equity investors. Wim Ritz, ZEDRA’s Global Head of Funds, explains why experienced Asset Managers are eyeing the Europe

New Research Shows Global Confidence Among Expats

Over two thirds (67%) of expats also believe their quality of life is better in their current location

UAE: Offshore FinTech Trends

These initiatives include sandboxes and test licences for start-ups as well as the DIFC FinTech HUB, which is the first and largest FinTech accelerator in the region.

Qatari delegation takes part in World Bank Group, IMF meetings

The Qatari delegation also held a number of meetings with senior officials of the IMF and the World Bank Group, in addition to bilateral meetings with international delegates.

Inflation Taxing Bond Investors

Credit markets are still behaving.

Investments in the space industries witness renewed momentum with the announcement of the UAE's new space project

The session coincided with the UAE's recent announcement to explore Venus and the Asteroid Belt in a 3.6-billion-kilometer journey into deep space - just the fourth of its kind to have been launched globally

Fitch sees limited pandemic impact on Saudi banks

Government support, particularly its interest-free deposits, was key for these improvements in the banking sector.

Emirates NBD, Daman and Visa top YouGov Finance Purchase Funnel Rankings 2021 in UAE

The rankings reveal the financial services brands that have been the most successful at converting aware consumers into considerers of brands

CBDC and stablecoins: Early coexistence on an uncertain road

Cryptocurrency has been touted for its potential to usher in a new era of financial inclusion and simplified financial services infrastructure globally.

Recovery During a Pandemic

Global recovery continues, but the momentum has weakened and uncertainty has increased

Inching Towards Normal - But Not Without Risk

We believe central banks will be worried that the pick-up in energy prices will undermine consumer spending resurgence and remain slow to tighten monetary policy. But China continues to concern us.

UAE-Jersey Relations Strengthened with Ambassador’s Visit

The United Arab Emirates’ Ambassador to the Court of St James’s, His Excellency Mr. Mansoor Abulhoul, visited Jersey

Rates Unchanged, But Gradual Liquidity Withdrawal

Global central banks across the world have indicated taper over the last month.

Property Transactions to UAE Buyers Grow as Demand From the Middle East Increases

There are several prime developments in central London that have been catching the eye of Middle Eastern investors.

How organized crime bleeds the Middle East dry

Transnational crime is a threat to development, governance, stability and security, and is one of the biggest challenges the region has yet to confront.

2021's global investment banking fees hit $115.8bln in 9 months: Refinitiv

GCC banks begin post pandemic recovery: S&P

Improving economic conditions supportive of banking sector recovery

Research, Comment and Analysis