03/07/2019
Nobody Knows How Dubai’s Economy’s Been Doing Lately
Dubai, one of seven of the United Arab Emirates, has suffered faster stock declines last year than its peers in developing nations despite recouping losses in 2019.
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03/06/2019
Can the Gulf break the habit of half a century?
It shows a region that has gone from a backwater to the forefront of global finance and back again.
03/06/2019
London Stock Exchange lists QIIB's $500mn sukuk
The LSE listing followed a "highly successful" sukuk offering that was oversubscribed nearly seven times
03/06/2019
Best’s Special Report: Middle East and North Africa Insurance Ratings: Benchmarking
Mahesh Mistry, senior director, analytics, said: “These strains have had repercussions for the insurance industry and will continue to create uncertainty and volatility in the operating environment over the short to medium term.
03/06/2019
“Wall of Money” Is Heading for Emerging Markets, IIF Says
Capital flows to emerging markets turned positive in January
03/06/2019
UK-Indian billionaire Bhanu Choudhrie reveals Middle East expansion plans
The Choudhrie residences can be found dotted across the most exclusive parts of London’s Belgravia.
03/05/2019
GCC expats are demanding more from their financial advisers: survey
MEIP is a comprehensive annual report on financial advice landscape in the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
03/05/2019
Three areas of improvement for UAE advice sector
One firm said number of advisers it employs fell to just five from 40 in a year
03/05/2019
Generali ends regular savings business in the UAE
The move by the Insurance Authority-regulated company affects Vision and Choice products
03/05/2019
Turkish annual inflation falls below 20 percent in February
Inflation is a key concern for policy makers, having peaked at a 15-year high above 25 percent in October.
03/05/2019
Hedge Funds Lure Israeli Talent as Money Managers Do the Math
The movement of people is the latest spur to Israel’s hedge-fund sector, which has gained traction over the past decade with the country’s rapid economic rise.
03/05/2019
KAMCO and Global take the first steps to conclude the largest merger in Kuwait's investment sector
Both entities sign an MOU to commence merger process
03/05/2019
KAMCO successfully concludes role in Boursa privatization process
KAMCO’s 20 years’ worth of experience in the investment field furthers our ability to succeed in such complex transactions.
03/04/2019
Tawazun’s Dh2.5bn defence fund in talks with banks to finance companies
Facility was launched as part of efforts to bolster the local defence and security industry
03/04/2019
EDB closes first federal entity issuance of $750m bond
First federal entity to access international capital markets finds diverse investors
03/04/2019
Growth in UAE economy to outshine those of other Gulf countries, thanks to non-oil sector
Comfortable fiscal position supports greater government spending
03/04/2019
Asia to drive global economic growth
Asia has emerged as a major economic power, says H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri
03/04/2019
Kuwait mulls Dh36.7 billion fund with China to invest in projects related to Silk City, islands development
Fund to be invested in projects in both countries
03/04/2019
Manara starts Investment Gateway – Bahrain Phase Two work
Dr Hasan Al Bastaki, the managing director of the company, said the success of Phase One and the increasing demand from investors made the company think of going to the second phase, which was planned in advance.
03/03/2019
MENA fund managers plan to increase UAE investments
Fund managers expressed optimism in the UAE