03/04/2019
Trade Bank of Iraq wins two top finance awards
TBI was presented with the ‘Best local Bank in Iraq 2018’ award in celebration of its far-reaching achievements in updating and upgrading the banking services industry in its home country.
Investment Bank
03/03/2019
Deutsche Bank sees up to 15% MEA revenue growth in 2019 as economies improve
The bank's regional chief executive is bullish on Saudi Arabia and the UAE markets
02/28/2019
Trade Bank of Iraq promotes investment opportunities
TBI opened a representative office in Abu Dhabi in 2017 to help build similar relationships and increase the level of investment into the country.
02/28/2019
Turkey explores investment opportunities in Zambia
He however expressed concern that the trade volume between Zambia and Turkey, which stands at US$ 22 million has remained relatively low.
02/27/2019
Stanchart gets Saudi banking license
Standard Chartered licensed to launch banking operations in Saudi Arabia
02/26/2019
Citi Wins Multiple Debt Capital Markets Awards
The awards were decided by specialist editorial panels based on pitching processes, feedback from industry participants as well as relevant market data and league tables.
02/24/2019
Reforms attract more foreign banks to Saudi Arabia
Sumitomo Mitsui will provide a range of banking and consultancy services for Japanese companies in Saudi Arabia.
02/22/2019
Standard Chartered: Ready to meet the needs of millennial clients
In conversation with Sonny Zulu, Head of Retail Banking, Standard Chartered UAE
02/17/2019
Kuwait emerges as second largest M&A target market in GCC
The number of transactions in Kuwait grew by 163% between 2014 and 2018
02/14/2019
SocGen says Saudi Arabia projects are top priority, plans to step up investments
Cohen said that the bank wants to play an important role in Saudi Arabia in terms of financing as well as advisory.
02/12/2019
Societe Generale is upbeat about the Middle East's renewable energy finance market
French lender expects sovereigns and corporate sector to start adding green bonds to their funding mix
02/12/2019
Emirates NBD helps secure $200m finance for Daewoo E&C
The transaction marks Emcap’s debut syndication for a Korean corporate
02/11/2019
Societe Generale eyes Saudi opportunities after Middle East expansion
Saudi Arabia is attracting the attention of the world's biggest banks as it undergoes an economic transformation that includes raising debt through bond sales
02/10/2019
NBK-Bahrain reports net profits for 2018, up 26% y-o-y
Al-Sager: NBK-Bahrain's solid performance affirms the success of the Group's regional expansion strategy
02/06/2019
2 Barclays Lawyers Killed in Avalanche
A former Ashurst associate and her colleague were among the victims.
02/06/2019
Kuwait Finance House boosts fourth quarter profit 26%
The bank has been in merger talks since mid-2018 with Bahrain's Ahli United Bank
01/31/2019
Standard Chartered strategically partners with Zurich International Life
Tailor-made financial and life-insurance solutions
01/27/2019
Deutsche Bank to Get Qatari Commitment for More Funds
Two other Qatari investment vehicles, controlled by members of the royal family and other prominent politicians, already own a stake.
01/24/2019
Egyptian group Orascom to expand across sub-Saharan Africa, Togo included
The group intends to use a $170 million financing it obtained from the Africa Export Import Bank (AfreximBank)
01/24/2019
HSBC earns most investment banking fees
HSBC earned the most investment banking fees in the Middle East & North Africa during 2018