04/30/2021
HSBC to Standard Chartered predict demise of business travel for bankers
Plenty of executives are now saying the days of regular globetrotting are gone for good
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04/26/2021
Markaz wins Kuwait's 'Best Investment Bank' for 2021
Recognized by Global Finance for the 10th time in 11 years
04/06/2021
World’s Best Investment Banks 2021: M&A
Last spring’s seize-up in the global M&A market eased as companies rethought their business plans and sought a leaner profile.
04/06/2021
World’s Best Investment Banks 2021: Global Winners
Despite Covid-19, 2020 was a banner year for investment banking, with IPOs and bond issues standing out.
04/01/2021
‘International expansion is a must for GCC tech companies’ – investment banker Joshua Jahani
Joshua Jahani, managing director of investment firm Jahani and Associates (J&A), reveals why his firm is growing in the GCC
03/25/2021
‘Don’t they know it’s the weekend?’ No more annoying Friday calls for Dubai Citi bankers
In a memo to Citi’s workers, Fraser revealed plans to “limit video calls on Fridays to clients only (or Thursdays where applicable)
03/22/2021
Al-Kuwari meets Societe Generale representatives in Doha
SocGen is considered one of the largest banks in France.
03/18/2021
EFG Hermes delivers robust results despite a challenging operating environment, with Group revenues up 12% Y-o-Y to EGP 5.5 billion in FY20
2020 was a year unlike any other, not just for us at EFG Hermes but for business the world over.
03/18/2021
EFG Hermes Finance Signs Partnership with Universal Group to Create Bespoke E-commerce Platform
Signing this partnership with Universal Group is a key milestone in our journey to develop a full-fledged non-bank financial services ecosystem that leverages the synergies inherent in our business model throughout the group.
03/17/2021
HSBC completes first-ever securities lending transaction in Saudi Arabia
The bank expects further such transactions to follow
03/05/2021
Stan Chart launches one-stop banking solutions for NRBs in Dubai
With Swadeshi Banking, Bangladeshi expatriates in Dubai would be able to avail a full suite of NRB banking service
03/05/2021
Standard Chartered showcases one-stop banking solutions for NRBs in Dubai
The offering was showcased as part of "The Rise of Bengal Tiger: Potentials of Bangladesh Capital Markets", roadshow held in Dubai recently.
03/02/2021
BBVA, the world’s best investment bank for sustainable finance
Global Finance has named BBVA the best investment bank for sustainable finance in the world, a global recognition of its constant efforts to offer its clients a wide range of investment banking products and solutions, and accompany them in their transitio
02/23/2021
Japan’s MUFG predicts 2021 economic recovery for Saudi Arabia
MUFG opened a branch in the Saudi capital in October 2018
02/23/2021
ENBD Capital logs record debt capital transactions
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issuances are gaining in prominence and the Debt Capital team at Emirates NBD
02/19/2021
EBRD provides US$ 100 million loan to Turkey’s Denizbank
The EBRD’s new investment follows a record €893 million in financing to Turkish financial institutions in 2020 to support thousands of businesses across the country, providing the private sector with much-needed funds.
02/17/2021
Emirates Investment Bank turns to losses in 2020
The bank's revenues plunged
02/16/2021
Bahrain's GFH Financial set to acquire more properties in UK, Europe this year
Firm made new investments worth over $208mln last year
02/01/2021
Egypt's state National Investment Bank slashes yields on certificates
Yields on certificates with a maturity of one year were now 6%,
01/22/2021
MENA M&A transactions reach $70.3 bn in 2020
Refinitiv released the Middle East and North Africa investment banking analysis for 2020.